Marine Band of Allentown Rekindles “Flower Power”
Remember Rowan and Martin’s “Laugh-In?” How about Dick Clark and “American Bandstand?” Perhaps Ed Sullivan, Woodstock and a little closer to home…Sunday afternoons at Lehigh Parkway? Well, the musicians of the Marine Band of Allentown “socked it to us” with a great entertaining concert in full psychedelic 60s/70s “uniforms.” A Godspell Medley, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sounds of Sonny and Cher, Chicago and even The Doors in Concert were just a few of the hits performed at the concert. Stay tuned for next year!
Tom Heinick, conductor (wow!)
Laurie & Kent Ruch
Cindy Ditzel Geho
Tom Heinick & Ronda Gerry
Elaine Schaeffer, Camille Vernarr & Jean Rohal
Russ Braun and Gary Bast (aka a "Blues Brother")
Allentown Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of West Park
The legacy of General Harry C. Trexler lives on. In 1906 he had a dream of turning a vacant lot into a beautiful park for the people of Allentown. Two years later on 17 September 1908 that dream became a reality when West Park had its grand opening. A beautiful bandshell, an iron fountain, fantastic landscaping and traditional band concerts can still be seen and heard today at this beautiful park. Intended as a passive gathering place, a peaceful and tranquil respite from the hectic lives we lead, thousands of people gathered to celebrate its 100th anniversary. On a perfect September afternoon, the Allentown Band regaled the audience with a traditional concert which included many of the same selections performed at the very first band concert at the West Park. One hundred years and the legacy continues…
A sunny Sunday afternoon at West Park
The Gran Finale
