cARY to KICK OFF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WITH TWO NIGHTS OF OUTDOOR MUSIC

CARY , NC – Folks looking for a way to jump start their Memorial Day festivities should look no further because the Cary Town Band and the Concert Singers of Cary will help spark American pride on Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, 2006 during two outdoor concerts sponsored by the Town of Cary ’s Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources department.

This Friday at 7:30 p.m. , the Cary Town Band will strike up tunes reminiscent of turn of the century bands at the Sertoma Amphitheatre in Bond Park, 801 High House Road .  The free concert will feature American and foreign marches, circus music, overtures, and other “pops” classical music, polkas, and waltzes.  Directed by Dr. James R. Hammerle, the band includes more than 30 musicians from Cary , Raleigh , Apex, and surrounding areas, who also are professionals in other occupations.

The American music tradition continues the following evening when the Concert Singers of Cary, featuring the Triangle Wind Ensemble, present “An American Celebration” – a concert including patriotic favorites.  The event will be held at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway at 7:30 p.m. , and gates open at 5 p.m.   Tickets are $25 (table seating), $15 (adults), and $12 (seniors and students); children under 12 are free.  Tickets can be purchased at Booth Amphitheatre Monday-Friday, noon-6 p.m. and on Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. , or they may be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet at (919) 834-4000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.   Tickets will also be available at the door.

“We’re looking forward to commemorating the music that has formed the fabric of America ,” said Sarah Bunch, Performing Arts Coordinator.  “We invite everyone to bring the family out to both of these memorable events.”

For more, see Special Events at www.townofcary.org. 

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