City of Reading 275th Anniversary Ringgold Band Free Concert
Schedule
Sun, 19 Nov, 2023 at 03:00 pm
Location
Abraham Lincoln Events | Flying Hills, PA
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Join us for a free concert with the Ringgold Band Sunday November 19th at the historic Abraham Lincoln at 3pm. The Ringgold Band based right here in Berks County is one of America's oldest bands dating back to 1852. Their history is tied to the Abraham Lincoln through John Philip Sousa who was a composer and conductor in the late 19th Century and early 20th Century. In March 1932 John Philip Sousa was to be a guest conductor for the Ringgold Band's 80th Anniversary Concert. After a rehearsal with the band and banquet he retired to his room at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel and passed that night from a fatal heart attack.
To celebrate the 275th Anniversary of the City of Reading and to tribute the greatest march king of all time and his connection to Reading the Ringgold Band will play a free concert on Sunday November 19th including many of Sousa's pieces.
Thank you to Shuman Development Group and Abraham Lincoln Events for their support to make this event possible and free to the public.
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Where is it happening?
Abraham Lincoln Events, Flying Hills, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: