Music is good for the Soul

Southeastern Community Band (click to enlarge)

Last night we attended a free concert by the Southeastern Community Band, held at Elbe High School auditorium.  (This photo came from their website and is not the EHS auditorium stage.)

This 60 member band  is comprised  of musicians from all over the Southeast and is conducted by Dr.Johnny Long, Troy Univ. Band Director Emeritus. Their repertoire features marches, Broadway show tunes, jazz and classical music. 

 The concert was  FREE and under the direction of Dr. Johnny Long.   Music performed included: Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and John Philip Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever


What a great evening and great music.  We especially enjoyed the 1812 Overture and they preformed it exceptionally well.  The drum wasn't quite as loud as cannons that they usually shoot off when the music is played at outdoor concerts.


We were disappointed that not many people showed up to hear the band.  Many of them traveled a long distance to get to Elba to play.  


Elba's own Tom Maddox, retired band director of Elba Elem. school, directed the band in two numbers, and did a fantastic job.   Shawn Hammond, Elba High School band director, also conducted one of the marches.