Holiday Concert

The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band, under the direction of Larry Markiewicz, will present its "Holiday Concert" on Sunday, December 5th at 3:00 p.m. in the Bridgewater-Raritan High School auditorium.  The school is located at 600 Garretson Road, Bridgewater, New Jersey.  Admission to the concert is free.

The concert will feature a moving rendition of "Elsa's Procession To The Cathedral" by Richard Wagner; "Folk Song Suite For Military Band" by R. Vaughan Williams, and "Ye Banks And Braes O' Bonnie Doon" by Percy Grainger.

The band will play several lively marches including "Thunder And Lightning" by Johan Strauss, and "The Earl Of Oxford's Marche" by Gordon Jacob; as well as its signature march, "The Stars And Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa.  A medley of holiday songs will also be featured in the spirit of the season.

The RVSB is under the direction of Larry Markiewicz, who is a Director of Bands at Bridgewater-Raritan High School in Bridgewater, New Jersey.  Additionally, Mr. Markiewicz has been a guest conductor and clinician with many groups, including wind bands, student leadership seminars, and the top competitive drum and bugle corps worldwide.  The RVSB is an 80-member adult symphonic band with its membership drawn from central New Jersey and the surrounding areas.  The band has become known for its tradition of bringing quality music to the community, frequently featuring some of New Jersey's most talented soloists, and providing free and accessible music education outreach to the community.