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Send to Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to reunions@wintertexantimes.com. www.wintertexantimes.com The McAllen Wind Ensemble is excited to conclude its 50th Anniversary Season with an extra special performance. Their next concert, titled “A Golden Celebration: 50 Years of Music,” is Sunday, April 7, at 3 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. From its first concert in 1974 as the Town Band, to its current performances as the McAllen Wind Ensemble, the organization has been entertaining the public with spectacular music for 50 years. The golden anniversary concert will feature music performed at the first concert in 1974 as well as brand new music. The Town BandAssociation commissioned a new composition by former band member, Willie Owens. “Ciudad de las Palmas” will receive its world premiere at the concert and capture some of the energy and spirit of the band over the years. The organization has always been focused on providing a musical outlet for local musicians, starting with some of our most talented local high school students. As has become tradition, the final concert of the season will spotlight the winner of this year’s high school concerto competition. The Town Band has been supported throughout its history by the City of McAllen. The city provides rehearsal space, has been a partner on performance venues, funds an annual grant, and is a regional advocate for public music. At the concert, the city will issue a proclamation honoring the band’s golden anniversary. The band’s history will be honored through displays in the lobby. Photos from different eras and memorabilia will tell the history of the organization over the decades. Past directors and past members will attend to enjoy the current ensemble’s music and share memories with each other. Some band members have been volunteering their time with the band for several years. Elizabeth Pierson has been playing the clarinet and piano for the ensemble for 43 years. She says it’s the anticipation and wanting to know what music they will play each year that keeps her coming back. She always wants to meet new people that decide to join and learn about new opportunities. Pierson said she enjoys working as a group and that feeling of success after a concert. She also enjoys practicing and maintaining her performance levels, as well as the social interaction with the group that includes various ages, experiences, and occupations. She remembers all her firsts – her first concert at the old civic center in McAllen, first concert in the McAllen Performing Arts Center, and first concerts with different directors. She also has fond memories of takSee MWE pg. 19 MWE celebrates 50 years with special anniversary concert First formal picture, 1977. Courtesy photo
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