John Philip Sousa, whose marches remain a go-to for community bands everywhere, was the SabrinaCarpenter of his day ... “Many of us from my generation learned how to read music and learned how to be in an ensemble by being in community bands,” he said.
The NW GA Winds will kick off the lineup with its concert “With Liberty and Justice for All” at 7 p.m ... In addition, music lovers can travel to nearby Chattanooga for a public big band dance on Saturday, June 6, at American Legion Post 95 ... ....