Middlesex Concert Band

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address:467 Main St Wakefield, MA 01880 contact:Annette Turcotte phone:617-350-7006 x1277 website:Middlesex Concert Band email: tags:Middlesex Concert Band music concert band community

Wakefield's own Middlesex Concert Band, with over 60 volunteer performers, plays traditional and contemporary wind ensemble music, marches, big band sounds, folk tunes and music from Broadway and Hollywood. From September to May, the Middlesex Concert Band presents a series of pops and holiday concerts. The band joins the Wakefield Choral Society twice a year for concerts at The Americal Civic Center. During the summer months, the band can be heard playing traditional outdoor concerts in town parks and commons throughout the region. The band's mission is to promote greater knowledge and appreciation for wind music while bringing enjoyment to its listening audience

The band is directed by Mr. Mark E. Olson. In addition to his position as Music Director of the Middlesex Concert Band, Mr. Olson is the assistant Director of Bands at Harvard University where he conducts the Harvard Wind Ensemble, The Sunday Jazz Band and serves as advisor to the Harvard University Band. Mr. Olson is also an active trumpet performer and a member of the Metropolitan Wind Symphony.