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1996 - 1997 Season

The Farmington Community Band
Farmington, Michigan
Farmington Hills, Michigan


1996 - 1997 Concert Schedule

SPOOKTACULAR XI
Sunday, October 27, 1996
Twelve Oaks Mall, Novi - Center Court
3:00 p.m.
 This concert is designed to delight ghosts and goblins of all ages! Join us at the mall (in costume if you dare!) for afternoon filled with haunting melodies and the FCB's own "Count Dracula."
A MUSICAL GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Sunday, November 17, 1996
Beth Shalom Synagogue, 14601 W. Lincoln, Oak Park, Michigan
2:00 p.m.
 The coming holidays provide the spark for a concert drawing from inspirational works and popular tunes. A collaborative work between the band and 1996 Farmington Area Artist-In-Residence Howard Weingarden is debuted.
OVERTURE TO WINTER
Sunday, December 8, 1996
Harrison High School Auditorium
3:00 p.m.
 Celebrate the beauty of winter with this performance featuring the FCB concert and jazz bands. Warm up to the season with some of your favorite classic and holiday music. A collaborative work between the band and 1996 Farmington Area Artist-In-Residence Howard Weingarden is featured.
17TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF BANDS
Saturday, January 25, 1997
Twelve Oaks Mall, Novi - Center Court
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
 Join us in passing, or join us for the day at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi. The FCB plays host to community bands from Birmingham, Novi, Plymouth, Schoolcraft College, and South Oakland, with our special guest, Master of Ceremonies Carl Grapentine of WFMT Radio-Chicago and the "voice" of the Michigan Marching Band. Concerts will be performed at regular intervals throughout the day.

VALENTINE DINNER DANCE
Friday, February 14, 1997
Novi Hilton Ballroom
Cocktails at 6:30 p.m., Dinner at 7:30 p.m.
 Join us for a romantic evening of dining and dancing in the elegant Novi Hilton Ballroom, located on Haggerty Road, just north of 8 Mile Road (near I-275). This event features the popular FCB Jazz/Dance Band and those great dance tunes from yesteryear.

Cash bar cocktail hour begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Give your Valentine a night to remember! Tickets available for $32 each, by reservation only.

Please call (313) 261-2202 for more information.
SPRING FLING!
Sunday, March 23, 1997
Harrison High School Auditorium
3:00 p.m.
 We're throwing caution to the wind with this performance celebrating a new season and a new frame of mind! Join us for a "fling" with some of the best concert band music around.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MINUTES
Sunday, May 4, 1997
Farmington Hill Activities Center
(formerly Mercy Center)
3:00 p.m.
 Our annual concert honoring Farmington's handicapped and senior citizens goes global! Mike Deja of WJR Radio-Detroit will be our guide as we enjoy popular music by composers around the world. Come early and help yourself to homemade refreshments! No charge for admission.

This program is funded in part by the Farmington Area Arts Commission in cooperation with the Farmington Public Schools. Presented in conjunction with National Music Week, sponsored locally by the Farmington Musicale.
STARS IN THE PARK CONCERTS
Heritage Park - Farmington Hills
8:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 29, 1997 - Concert Band
Thursday, June 19, 1997 - Jazz Band
Thursday, July 17, 1997 - Concert Band
 Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy these concerts in a beautiful summer setting! No charge for admission.

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