Community band holds Dances and Folk Tunes concerts

The Flathead Valley Community Band will present two free concerts titled Dances and Folk Tunes in November.  

The concert will open with “Esprit de Corps,” an original march written by Rober Jeager. Based on “The Marines' Hymn,” this work is a kind of fantasy-march, as well as a tribute to the United States Marine Band, whose group had commissioned the work. Full of energy and drama, the composition has both solemn and lighter moments. The composer intends that this work should display the fervor and virtuosity of the Marine Band and the musical spirit and integrity of its conductor, Col. John R. Bourgeois. The band is dedicating this to all men and women serving in the military.