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SUMMARY:2026 John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:“Anybody can write music of a sort. But touching the public heart is quite another thing.” – John Philip Sousa \n\nWednesday\, July 15th \n7:00 PM \nSeating is General Admission. Accessible seating will be available upon arrival. \nStudents & Seniors: $19.89 | Adults: $27.21\nPrices above include all fees \n\nThe John Philip Sousa Foundation is proud to present the John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band\, showcasing some of the highest achieving young wind band musicians the United States has to offer. The John Philip Sousa Foundation offers many dynamic programs to support the cause of wind band music around the country as a way to bring honor to that most famous and respected of bandsmen\, John Philip Sousa. One of the Foundation’s most popular events is the John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band. The band is open\, by application\, to all outstanding high school band students from throughout the United States. This program has been in existence since 1980 and has created outstanding opportunities for some of the most competent high school musicians in the country to come together and make music in the finest honors band setting.\n\nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America\, the Sousa NHS Honor Band is pleased to welcome a special ensemble to open this performance: The Concord Band of Concord\, Massachusetts\, under the direction of Mr. James O’Dell. \n\n \nMichael J. Colburn\nConductor \n\nMichael J. Colburn is a freelance guest conductor and clinician who regularly leads professional and student ensembles in festivals\, residencies\, and a variety of other settings throughout the country In June 2024 he was appointed Music Director and Conductor of the Orchestra of Northern New York\, a professional orchestra based in Potsdam\, NY. He is also the Music Director and Conductor of the Me2 Orchestra in Burlington\, VT\, a classical music organization devoted to erasing the stigma of mental illness through supportive rehearsals and inspiring performances\, and he also serves as an Affiliate Artist at the University of Vermont. In 2024 he became a member of the Educational Consultant team at the Conn Selmer Division of Education. From 2014 until 2022\, Colburn served as the Director of Bands at Butler University in Indianapolis\, where he conducted the Butler University Wind Ensemble and offered instruction in conducting\, euphonium\, and the history and literature of the wind band. Before his tenure at Butler\, Colburn served for 27 years in “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band\, where he held a variety of positions including Principal Euphonium (1991-1996)\, Assistant Director (1996-2004)\, and Director (2004-2014). As Director\, Colburn was music advisor to White House and regularly conducted the Marine Band and Chamber Orchestra at the Executive Mansion and at the Presidential Inaugurations of George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He was promoted to Colonel by President Bush in a private Oval Office ceremony in 2007\, and in 2014 he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by Gen James Amos\, Commandant of the Marine Corps\, and the Medal of Honor by the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic Board of Directors. \nCommitted to the promotion of new music\, Colburn has commissioned band works from several highly accomplished composers including John Williams\, Michael Abels\, Stacy Garrop\, Michael Gandolfi\, David Rakowski\, Melinda Wagner\, Michael Schelle\, and Frank Felice. He has served as the chair of the Sousa-ABA-Ostwald Award\, and as an adjudicator for the Sudler Award\, the Barlow Endowment\, Music for All\, and the Col. George S. Howard Award for Excellence in Military Bands. Colburn is a Past President of the American Bandmasters Association\, has been a board member of the National Band Association\, and currently serves as Vice President for Project Enhancement for the John Philip Sousa Foundation. \n\nAbout the John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band \nThe John Philip Sousa Foundation offers many dynamic programs to support the cause of wind band music around the country as a way to bring honor to that most famous and respected of bandsmen\, John Philip Sousa. One of the Foundation’s most popular events is the John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band\, which is organized every two years. The band is open\, by application\, to all outstanding high school band students from throughout the United States. This program has been in existence for many years and has created outstanding opportunities for some of the most competent high school musicians in the country to come together and make music in the finest honors band setting. Beginning after 2000\, the John Philip Sousa Foundation also decided to create regional junior high school-level honors bands as a way to recognize the very special talents of junior high school-aged band students in grades 7\, 8 and 9.
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SUMMARY:Club 321 Featuring Robbie Pate
DESCRIPTION:Artist: Robbie Pate \nJoin us for a special evening with vocalist and pianist Robbie Pate as he launches his East Coast tour with an exclusive album release celebration at Club 321. \nBorn and raised in Baltimore and now based in New York City\, Robbie brings a dynamic blend of jazz\, R&B\, soul\, and contemporary influences to the stage. A graduate of Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory\, he has performed at renowned venues and festivals including Fenway Park with the Zac Brown Band\, Boston Jazz Fest\, Newton Jazz Festival\, and Jazz on the Charles\, while also touring internationally in Japan and Russia. \nThis intimate performance marks the eve of the release of Robbie’s debut album\, Let’s Fall In Love\, featuring several of the musicians who joined him in the studio during the album’s recording sessions in New York City. Club 321 audiences will be among the very first to experience this new music live and will have exclusive early access to purchase vinyl records and CDs before the album’s official release on July 31.\n\n \nExperience a different side of Mechanics Hall\, in our intimate Washburn Hall\, transformed one Thursday night a month into your favorite club. Come sip handcrafted drinks from our full bar\, and enjoy cabaret-style seating. An unforgettable evening in the heart of downtown Worcester!  \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\n \nTickets: $30 \nMechanics Hall Members: 10% discount off single ticket OR off of 2026-2027 Season Subscription (enter your promo code when checking out) \nTime: Doors 6:15pm | Show 7:00pm \nCash bar and refreshments available for purchase \n\n    *NEW* Subscribe and SAVE!  $360 $300 \nExperience a full year of music\, community\, and unforgettable performances with a Club 321 Season Subscription. \nYour subscription includes ONE General Admission ticket to every Club 321 event during the 2026–2027 season\, giving you access to all 12 performances for the price of 10!\n\nMechanics Hall Members save an ADDITIONAL 10%! \n$300   $270\n \n\n\n\n\nIncluded Performances*\n\n \n\n\n\nJuly 30\, 2026 – Robbie Pate \n\n \n\n\n\nAugust 20\, 2026 – Carlos Odria & RioFlow \n\n \n\n\n\nSeptember 24\, 2026 – Albino Mbie \n\n \n\n\n\nOctober 22\, 2026 – Greg Piccolo & Heavy Juice\nIn partnership with WICN\n \n\n \n\n\n\nNovember 12\, 2026 – Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards \n\n \n\n\n\nDecember 10\, 2026 – Michelle “Evil Gal” Willson \n\n \n\n\n\nJanuary 21\, 2027 – Artist TBA \n\n \n\n\n\nFebruary 18\, 2027 – Artist TBA \n\n \n\n\n\nMarch 11\, 2027 – Artist TBA \n\n \n\n\n\nApril 8\, 2027 – Artist TBA \n\n \n\n\n\nMay 13\, 2027 – Artist TBA \n\n \n\n\n\nJune 10\, 2027 – Artist TBA \n\n \n\n\n\n*Performance dates\, artists\, and programming are subject to change.\nPlease note: subscriptions are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for individual event tickets. \n\nThis event is eligible for discounted tickets under the Card to Culture Program\nShow MoreMechanics Hall is proud to participate in the Card to Culture program through the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Limited number of tickets available\, limit of 2 per order. Use promo code CARD2CULTURE321 to redeem. For eligibility requirements\, please see Mechanicshall.org/cardtoculture Free tickets also available through Vettix.org\nShow More VetTix is an organization that provides tickets to events which reduce stress\, strengthen family bonds\, build life-long memories and encourage service members and veterans to stay engaged with local communities and American life. To obtain tickets\, please contact VetTix directly. \n\nMechanics Hall is walking distance from all downtown locations. The accessible entrance to Mechanics Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. All concerts take place in Washburn Hall on the second floor. If you need assistance\, please contact us by calling 508-752-5608.
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LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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