West Point Band kicks off Masterworks Concert Series on Jan. 19 with 'American Journey'

WEST POINT — The West Point Band will kick off its 2019 Masterworks Concert Series with a performance titled “American Journey” on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. at West Point’s Eisenhower Hall Theatre.
In the event of inclement weather, the performance will move to Jan. 20 at 2 p.m.
As always, this concert is free and open to all. Please note however, that starting in 2019, all West Point Band concerts at Eisenhower Hall will be ticketed through Eventbrite.
Reserve your free tickets in advance by visiting www.westpointband.com or at westpointband.eventbrite.com.
Join the West Point Band for its first performance of the year with “American Journey,” a melodic mix of American music from masters of our time, including selections from John Williams’ American Journey, Set No. 3 of Timothy Broege’s Three Pieces for American Band and Alex Shapiro’s celebratory Homecoming.
There also will be a performance of British composer Peter Graham’s sentimental and virtuosic euphonium solo Brillante, featuring Staff Sgt. Phil Broome.
A sprinkling of Sousa marches along with some vocal jazz tunes sung by Master Sgt. MaryKay Messenger round out this entertaining program by the Army’s oldest band.
For concert information, cancellations, and updates, call 845 938-2617 or visit www.westpointband.com.