3 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 1, 2023 MOBILE HOME INSURANCE HIDALGO COUNTY We Also Insure PARK MODELS • TRAVEL TRAILERS MOTORHOMES • GOLF CARTS • “CASITAS” 5TH WHEELS • AUTOS • MOTORCYCLES Galvan Insurance Agency, Inc. 1101 East Business 83 Donna, TX 1 1/2 milesWest of Don-Wes Flea Market www.galvaninsuranceagency.com *Premium subject to carrier underwriting. Rate subject to change. *$284.00per year. Conditions Apply. As Low as Plan Covers: Fire, Lightning, Explosion, Smoke, Wind (Hurricane, Tornadoes), Hail, Riot & Civil Commotion, Land & Air Vehicles... Also Includes $100,000 Liability Coverage. Flood Coverage Available Call or Come See Us 956-464-2886 was a band director in McAllen and played the baritone. We even have some players that have been taught by other players, said Jon. When Jon speaks of the Winter Texans that play with the ensemble, he talks of the stories they share. They share about the places they have lived and all their travels, he said. They have interesting lives, and we enjoy having them with us. “It takes a lot to have an organization around for 50 years,” said Jon. “I just think of all the people that it took to start it up and keep it going through all those years, all those changes.” It was someone observing that music was a part of the town fabric in Mexico, said Jon, and realizing that was something that McAllen could have, that could make it a place that values the art and has things for people. It links music to a better quality of life for the musicians and the people the music touches at concerts and events. It’s a challenge, they said about keeping the program going while also having full time jobs, being students, and whatever else some members are doing when they are not rehearsing. It tells of their devotion and love for music and trying to keep the ensemble at its highest playing ability. Roy said they don’t only do these concerts for the public. They also do small concerts for non-profit organizations throughout the year. “We try to help as many people as we can,” said Roy. It’s all about bringing music to others. Join the McAllen Wind Ensemble as they embark on the 50th anniversary of bringing music to the community. Join them November 14th for a diverse musical journey through patriotic music favorites, energetic blues and jazz, and some stunning solos as they perform Red, White and Blues. The concert features a special promotion for Veterans. Buy one get one free for military Veterans who present military ID at the box office. Tickets start at $10, including fees, and can be purchased in-person at the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office or by calling 1-800-745-3000, or at www.ticketmaster.com (additional fees may apply). Reserved seating is also available. Season tickets are available as well and offer reserved seating. Their other concerts are their Christmas concert on December 15, An Animation concert on February 13, and their Golden Anniversary Concert on April 7. You can find their schedule and more information online at mcallenwindensemble.org. McAllen Wind Ensemble practices for their upcoming concert. Photo by Carina Brunson
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