Music is in the air in Oak Ridge Tennessee

The Labor Day concert by the Oak Ridge Community Band "is in many ways a tribute to the working man." That was the announcement from the stage at tonight's concert. The band shell at the A.K. Bissell Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee vibrated gently with the sounds of music.

Oak Ridge Community Band

Selections included the Star-Spangled Banner, the Chicago Tribune March and Atomic City March. Other pieces included Nine-to-Five, a polka, a tribute to Louis Armstrong and more.

Skies above the band shell threatened to rain and a few sprinkles tried to put a damper on the event. Even these threats from Mother Nature didn't stop the Oak Ridge Community Band from performing the last summer concert.

This is one of those family friendly events that delight all ages. The assembled crowd was small but were delighted with the concert. Hands clapped to rhythmic beats of old favorites. An older couple even danced to the polka.

Razzleberry's Ice Cream

Razzleberry's provided concessions. Their popular ice cream and delicious barbeque sandwiches were on the menu. Razzleberry's doesn't bring tiny sandwiches to these events. They were double-fist sized and came with a super-sized dill pickle on the site. Cost? A reasonable $5.

It was a fitting way to say goodbye to summer. The Labor Day concert marked the final concert of the season for the Oak Ridge Community Band in Tennessee. Be sure to click like on our Facebook page. I have more photos there.

If you came and want to hear more great music, then don't worry. The band has a full season of six winter concerts lined up. Check out this schedule.

2012

October 14, 3:30 Cane Mutiny at PAC
November 11, 3:30 Brasso Fortissimoat at GT
December TBA Christmas Sing-Along at FBC

2013
January 27, 3:30 Showcase Concert at GT
February 24, 3:30 One Note Wonders at GT
April 12, 7:30 Music by the Numbers at PAC

* PAC - Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center
* FBC - First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge, Tennessee
* GT - The Grove Theater

The Oak Ridge Community Band is an all volunteer group. Very few concert events require tickets. The  organization relies on generous donations of time, funds and in-kind gifts to make these concerts available. Find out more on the links above.