The Hill Country Community Band Holds Concert and Silent Auction

On Saturday, October 20, at 2:00 p.m., the Hill Country Community Band will present their “Band Classics” concert at the Wimberley Community Center. The concert is free and open to the public. The play list will include Percy Grainger’s beautiful “Australian Up-Country Tune”, composed in 1905. “Salvation is Created” by Russia composer, Pavel Tschesnokoff, was conceived as a six-voice choral work in 1912. And, “Chorale and Shaker Dance” by John P. Zdechlik features several “call and response” portions between band sections.

A silent auction will begin at 1:30 p.m., half an hour prior to the concert, as part of the non-profit’s fund-raising campaign. Board member, Candy Bowman, said, “There will be many unusual items in the auction, many of which were donated by the band members. One of these items is a 30 to 40 minute flight for two over Austin by a certified pilot, John Prickett, who also plays the French Horn. Another French Horn player, Indigo Currington, is donating four one-hour Spanish lessons. Tom McCormick, who plays the Euphonium, is donating birdhouses that he made with wine corks, bottle caps, and license plates. Flute player, Melissa Guth, is offering handmade jewelry for the auction. These are just a few of the interesting items that will be offered in the auction! Bids may be made in the time before the concert and also for 10 minutes afterward.”

The Wimberley Community Center is located at 14068 RR 12. For more information about joining the Hill Country Community Band or donating time or money, contact Board President, Les Tucker, at [email protected]. Visit the HCCB website at www.hillcountrycommunityband.org for band news and future concert dates.