Lancaster British Brass Band sets concert

A concert featuring Lancaster British Brass Band, conducted by Tina DiMeglio, will be held at St. John Neumann Church, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster, on Tuesday, May 14, at 6 p.m. This will be the 20th anniversary concert of the Lancaster British Brass Band and, to celebrate, the group will play some of its favorite pieces from the past, including "When the Saints Come Marching In" and "Georgia on My Mind."

This will also be DiMeglio's debut concert. She is currently the associate director of bands at the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa, and she conducts the USF symphonic band, in addition to teaching courses in conducting and music education. She has served as the music director of the Tampa Brass Band since 2021.

Lancaster British Brass Band follows the path first laid down in the mill and mining towns of mid-19th-century Britain. Gradually evolving into a fixed group of 28 players plus a conductor, the brass band flourished under the sponsorship of mill and mine owners looking to raise morale. Later, the Salvation Army began capitalizing on the success of the bands by establishing brass bands as part of its outreach through music.

The unique sound quality of Lancaster British Brass Band is due to its being composed entirely of brass winds and percussion instruments.

A freewill offering will be received for the Further in Faith Capital Campaign and St. John Neumann School and Church.

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