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08-04-06, 08:23 AM
Marines bring patriotic tunes to Bowl
C.L. LOPEZ , Staff Writer
Redlands Daily Facts
The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Band filled the Redlands Bowl with a spirit of patriotism Tuesday.
Songs of Americana were performed with a vigor and energy that brought the capacity crowd to its feet and at times had others dancing in front of the stage.
The 51 marines are trained riflemen who serve as perimeter security/machine gun platoon during times of war. But during Tuesdays concert, they proved to be talented musicians as well.
The concert opened with the National Anthem, during which the audience stood in honor. Fifteen songs later, the audience was again on its feet in a standing ovation after the final song. The band, masterfully guided by CWO5 Robert Jacob and Assistant Director SSgt. Joel Daniel, kept the audience entertained. The concert was also a history lesson- before each song, Band Master Sgt. Grady May spoke about the story behind each song. Each song had a historical relevance to the Marine Corps.
"National Emblem" had shades of the National Anthem, but it was "Americans We" which seemed to heighten the already energetic mood. "Melody Shop" showcased the band's euphonium section, including the performance of Cpl. Christopher Forkner.
After intermission, spirits continued to soar with "Circus Days" and "Sing Sing Sing," which prompted two audience members to stand up and dance.
It was shortly followed up by a crowd favorite- was an energetic performance by the Combat Center Drum Line. The drummers stood at center stage and showcased their skills and rhythm moving to the beats of their own drums.
The band showed a modern flare with their performance of music from the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean."
But overall, the feel of the concert left the audience with an overwhelming sense of national pride.
During one of the final numbers, the Armed Services Medley, the band performed the medley from each branch of the armed forces. Members of the audience who served in the armed forces stood when the medley for each of their respective branches was performed. It was an emotional moment as the Marine band and thousands of people at the Bowl paid tribute to the veterans.
E-mail Staff Writer C.L. Lopez at clopez@redlandsdailyfacts.com.
Ellie
C.L. LOPEZ , Staff Writer
Redlands Daily Facts
The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Band filled the Redlands Bowl with a spirit of patriotism Tuesday.
Songs of Americana were performed with a vigor and energy that brought the capacity crowd to its feet and at times had others dancing in front of the stage.
The 51 marines are trained riflemen who serve as perimeter security/machine gun platoon during times of war. But during Tuesdays concert, they proved to be talented musicians as well.
The concert opened with the National Anthem, during which the audience stood in honor. Fifteen songs later, the audience was again on its feet in a standing ovation after the final song. The band, masterfully guided by CWO5 Robert Jacob and Assistant Director SSgt. Joel Daniel, kept the audience entertained. The concert was also a history lesson- before each song, Band Master Sgt. Grady May spoke about the story behind each song. Each song had a historical relevance to the Marine Corps.
"National Emblem" had shades of the National Anthem, but it was "Americans We" which seemed to heighten the already energetic mood. "Melody Shop" showcased the band's euphonium section, including the performance of Cpl. Christopher Forkner.
After intermission, spirits continued to soar with "Circus Days" and "Sing Sing Sing," which prompted two audience members to stand up and dance.
It was shortly followed up by a crowd favorite- was an energetic performance by the Combat Center Drum Line. The drummers stood at center stage and showcased their skills and rhythm moving to the beats of their own drums.
The band showed a modern flare with their performance of music from the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean."
But overall, the feel of the concert left the audience with an overwhelming sense of national pride.
During one of the final numbers, the Armed Services Medley, the band performed the medley from each branch of the armed forces. Members of the audience who served in the armed forces stood when the medley for each of their respective branches was performed. It was an emotional moment as the Marine band and thousands of people at the Bowl paid tribute to the veterans.
E-mail Staff Writer C.L. Lopez at clopez@redlandsdailyfacts.com.
Ellie