SUMMER 2019 SCHEDULE & PROGRAMS
All concerts are held at the Iowa State Capitol. The rain location is Drake University's Fine Arts Center located at 25th Street and Carpenter Avenue in Des Moines. Concerts begin at 7:00 PM.
June 30: An American Celebration
Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band
Guest Vocalist: Tina Haase-Findlay
Clarence Padilla, Music Director & Conductor
June 9: The Tradition Continues
Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band
Guest Vocalist: Max Wellman
Dr. Michael Eckerty, Guest Conductor
June 16: Summer Spirit
Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band
Guest Vocalist: Gina Gedler
Clarence Padilla, Music Director & Conductor
July 7: New Orleans Jazz & Blues
NOLA Jazz Band with vocalist Abbie Sawyer
July 14: Bourbon Street Parade
New Orleans Jazz Combo
June 23: A Salute to Drake University
Des Moines Metro Concert Band & Big Band
Guest Vocalist: Jackie Schmillen
Clarence Padilla, Music Director & Conductor