Something Old shines a spotlight on the roots of the concert band with John Philip Sousa’s rousing The Gridiron March and Vittorio Giannini’s majestic Symphony No. 3 for Band, music filled with energy, drama, and rich musical storytelling.

Something New introduces powerful contemporary voices with Let the Earth Hear His Voice by David R. Blankenship and Rossano Galante’s expansive Cathedral Mountain, works that captivate with sweeping lines, bold harmonies, and cinematic flair.

Something Borrowed brings recognizable music to life through imaginative transcriptions and arrangements. From the driving strength of Paul Yoder’s Alpha and Omega March, to the Broadway excitement of Selections from Wicked, to the inventive Four: On a Remix of Beethoven by Randall Standridge, this programming blends the familiar with the unexpected.

Something Blue adds sparkle, rhythm, and fun, featuring the jazzy brilliance of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, the irresistible dance rhythms of Leroy Anderson’s Blue Tango, and the foot-tapping energy of Brian Balmages’s Blue Ridge Reel.

This concert promises an exciting, entertaining, and richly varied musical experience—one that highlights the power, versatility, and joy of the Fredericksburg Concert Band.