The Allen Community Band honors the 25^th anniversary of the 9-11 attack on our nation with a musical tribute with a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 11, at the Allen Public Library, 300 N. Allen Dr. The program will offer a combination of patriotic selections and pieces written specifically for the September 11 remembrance.  In addition, the award-winning San Antonio Express journalist William Luther, who was in New York City to cover the tragedy, will share his recollections.  

Some of the notable musical selections for this day include a version of Taps arranged by band member Derek Molacek and performed by trumpet soloist Kevin Purcell, the official Department of Defense version of The Star-Spangled Banner performed by all U.S. military bands, and songs composed as tributes to victims of September 11^th.

The latter tunes include A Hymn for the Lost and the Living by Eric Ewazen and Voices Echo, a two-piece movement by Benjamin Boone. The former, featuring trumpet soloist Stephanie Waterman, is a highly expressive work for wind ensembles that opens with a moving trumpet solo and builds into a profound memorial. The latter is a two-movement piece that begins with the aggressive and asymmetrical “Attack,” followed by “Aftermath” that provides a somber, reflective space.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Another highlight of the band’s performance will be Carmen Dragon’s highly emotional arrangement of America the Beautiful. One of the most dramatic versions of this patriotic standard ever written, it opens with the full ensemble followed by an extended section featuring the woodwinds, with brass and percussion added to build to an exciting and dynamic ending.

Call 214-509-4911 for additional information.