Marquette City Band is gearing up for another Summer Concert Series, starting Thursday, June 8th at Presque Isle Park.
The band has served audiences and preserved tradition since 1887, beginning with performances from immigrant bands that played around the Upper Great Lakes. They started having regular concerts in 1929 and haven't stopped since, although they did tweak the way they performed during the height of the Covid pandemic. The band is now comprised of professional musicians and music teachers, community musicians, and high school and college students.
The Summer Concert Series continues the performance tradition with a bi-weekly schedule starting Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at 7:30 pm.
Summer Concert Series – Presque Isle Bandshell (Unless otherwise listed)
- Thursday, June 8, 7:30 pm
- Thursday, June 22, 7:30 pm
- Tuesday, July 4th, 6:30 pm (Mattson Lower Harbor Park)
- Thursday, July 13th, 7:30 pm
- Thursday, July 27, 7:30 pm
- Thursday, August 3, 7:30 pm
- Thursday, Aug. 3- Sat. 5 (UP Community Band Festival)
Kurt Hauswirth spoke with conductor and artistic director Dr. Stephen Grugin about the upcoming concert series:
The band also received national attention from The Association of Concert Bands, with a focus on outdoor concerts during the pandemic.
Marquette City Band's summer concert series begins Thursday, June 8th with concerts held throughout the summer. Admission is free and donations are welcome.
Visit marquettecityband.com for the full schedule and more information.
