July 3 concert in Salem, in Pekin on the Fourth

Headquartered in Indianapolis, the 38th Infantry Division Band, the only military band in the state of Indiana, will be performing two local concerts next week.

The first will be on the Washington County Courthouse lawn from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3.

On Wednesday, July 4, the band will be in the Pekin parade and will present a concert in the park from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The band performs ceremonies, concerts, and parades in both military and civic capacities throughout the state and is one of the most requested units in the Indiana National Guard.

CW3 Patrick Palumbo, Commander of the 38th Infantry Division Band, said, “We are honored to be performing in Salem and Pekin look forward to putting on an outstanding performance for the community festivities.”

The band is a versatile organization which performs a wide variety of music including marches, traditional, and patriotic selections, as well as jazz and popular musical styles. Notable performances for the Band include appearances with country artists Winona Judd and Josh Turner, halftime for the Indianapolis Colts, Indianapolis 500 Festivities and performances for political dignitaries at the state and national level.

The 38th Infantry Division Band is comprised of several performing components including: Concert Band, Ceremonial Band, two Brass Quintets, Woodwind Quintet, Saxophone Quartet, Jazz Combo and Show Band. These music performance teams are in high demand. 

Prior to the Salem performance, the band will be treated to a meal, courtesy of Mamma Rosa’s Restaurant. Bill Green, who owns the restaurant with his wife, Yvonne, retired after a military career. The couple said they are delighted to be able to provide a meal for the band.

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