The Montana State University band program will present a free concert in the MSU field house on Friday, September 11th at 7:30 pm. The evening will feature performances by the MSU Wind Symphony, the one o’clock jazz band, and the Spirit of the West Marching Band. Dedicated to the American Spirit, the music has been selected to entertain audiences of all ages, and will include several special compositions in tribute to American freedom. Additional highlights include jazz saxophone artist Ryan Montana as well as the entire 190-piece MSU Marching Band.

Come celebrate over 100 years of bands at Montana State in tribute of the American Spirit by attending this free concert.

About the Performance

We are presenting this concert in tribute to all of the unsungheroes who have contributed to make our nation a place where people can gather and share in activity as wonderful and magical as music. Without the sacrifice of Americans throughout our history, we wouldn’t have the environment of freedom and scholarship that we enjoy at Montana State University and allows us to have things like…a marching band. It is this environment of safety and inclusiveness that have allowed us to thrive, and now we want to showcase the amazing work of our students who dedicate their time and energy toward creating music.

Program

MSU Wind Symphony
The Star-Spangled Banner
Esprit de Corps
Variations on America

The One o’clock Jazz Band
What a Wonderful World
Other selections TBA

The “Spirit of the West Marching Band”
How the West Was Won (for the Sprit of the West Marching Band)
“A Day in the Life of a Dragon” (featuring music from Game of Thrones, How to Train Your Dragon, and Dragonforce)
Spice Rack (MSU Drumline)
Stand Up and Cheer: The MSU Fight Song