Health & Fitness
Ramona Summer Band Concert
Ramona Summer Band announces concert on Friday 7/27, 6:30 PM, Ramona Oaks Community Park. BBQ picnic prior to concert is open to the public. Music includes Zombie Nation song and Lady Gaga tunes.
The Ramona Summer Band program announces the concluding concert on Friday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ramona Oaks Community Park. The concert follows one week of intensive tutor training and two weeks of Summer Band practice, which runs from July 16-27 in Olive Peirce Middle School.
The concert will include a short set of music by the beginning band students, followed by the intermediate band playing tunes with patriotic themes and rousing rock ‘n roll beats. The advanced band will present the tune Kernkraft 400, also known as the "Zombie Nation" song, and two band tunes based on Lady Gaga songs.
The concert is preceded by a BBQ picnic, open to the public, and is a fundraiser for the elementary and middle school band programs in Ramona. Pre-order meals for the picnic can be purchased at Olive Peirce Middle School starting Monday, July 16 at 8:30 a.m. in the band room. The tickets can also be purchased on the evening of the concert at the picnic.
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All funds raised are used to purchase and maintain instruments, which are provided to the band students free of charge, while they are participating in the band program. Donations of any size are greatly appreciated. The band booster club continues to work towards our goal of $3200 to purchase a much-needed tuba.
For more information, or to make a direct donation contact: Karl Lampe at 858 472-4185, or krlampe@yahoo.com.
