Watauga Community Band Veterans Appreciation Concert

Thursday, November 10, 2022; 7:30 pm

Admission is free, and donations appreciated ($5 suggested)

All Ages!

Director Billy Ralph Winkler

The community band will take to the stage featuring American composers with a patriotic theme as we approach Veterans Day.

The concert will feature music by American composers such as John Philip Sousa, Eric Osterling, Clifton Williams, William Harbinson, John Prescott, and others.   Several standard patriotic selections will be performed including an Armed Forces Salute, where all veterans will be recognized by their special song selection. The opening selections of the concert will be performed by the Watauga High School Honors Brass Quintet, directed by Taryn Wooten.

As Director Winkler, said he is especially thrilled to be performing with the band on the stage of the Appalachian Theatre which, was originally built by his grandfather, W.R. Winkler, Sr. “This theatre is part of the history of Boone,” he said, “and it seems only fitting for us to perform here.”

The members of the band range from age 14 to 91 years according to Winkler who added, “just like our country, the diversity of our band is perhaps its greatest strength.   People of all ages, all professions and all walks of life come together to share their love of music with each other and with our community.”

This performance will serve as a prelude to the band’s annual participation with the Military Officer’s Association at Boone Mall Friday morning, with the music starting at 10:30, the recognition of Veterans Day beginning at 11am, center court, Boone Mall.

PARKING INFORMATION

Please be sure to carefully read the information and instructions below to have the best experience when you visit the theatre.

Metered & lot parking is free all day on Sundays and every day after 5 p.m.
 
Parking in Appalachian State parking lots (e.g. the Peacock Lot accessed off Howard Street) is available for free on week nights after 5 p.m. and on non-gameday/event weekends on Saturday and Sunday.

Metered street parking & pay lots are monitored and parking is enforced Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 pm except on town observed holidays.

Accessible Parking:
Parking at metered accessible parking areas is free, as long as the correct placard/license plate is displayed and up to date.

ATHC does not own or operate any parking lots or meters and cannot accept responsibility for any parking mishaps or fees.