The Williamson County Community Band will close their 2011 free music series on Sunday, November 13, 2011 with a concert at 3:30 p.m. in Liberty Hall of The Factory in Franklin, TN.

The Williamson County Community Band is a program of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department, and in 2011, the band, made up of 50 volunteer musicians, presented 14 free concerts throughout the county.

The November 13 concert will be the band’s first appearance in Liberty Hall of The Factory, a 12-building dining, retail and entertainment complex listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Liberty Hall is located in building 12 of the complex, and is accessible from any of The Factory’s entrances.

The public is invited to this afternoon of free music featuring Broadway and movie theme favorites, Big Band classics and patriotic numbers. Admission is free. For more information, contact Angie Halbrooks at the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department, (615) 790-5719, ext. 30 or visit www.wcparksandrec.com.

The Williamson County Community Band is going on the road on Sunday, August 28, for a free 3 p.m. concert at the historic College Grove Artsitorium, 8601 Horton Highway.

The concert marks the first appearance for the Williamson County Community Band in College Grove. Admission and parking are free. Concertgoers will enjoy an afternoon of music including Big Band favorites, movie themes and patriotic marches along with the opportunity to see and enjoy the restored Artsitorium building.

The 302-seat structure, built in 1957 as part of the old College Grove High School, was restored by Williamson County Parks and Recreation in 1999. Funding for the restoration came from the combined efforts of the citizens of College Grove and Williamson County government. During the project, the soaring 20-foot ceiling was restored to its former grandeur along with the original seats, stage and curtains. Other interior highlights include historical lighting fixtures and a mural depicting College Grove landmarks. The Artsitorium is part of the College Grove Community Center and is used for parks and recreation programs, concerts, theatre productions and public rentals.

The College Grove Artsitorium is located at 8601 Horton Highway (US41A), about 30 minutes from downtown Franklin. From Franklin, take I-65 South to I-840 East (exit 59A) toward Murfreesboro, then take Exit 42 South (US31A/41A) and make a right onto Horton Highway (US41A). The Artsitorium is 4.3 miles ahead on your right.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For more information about the Williamson County Community Band and other programs of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.wcparksandrec.com, or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 10. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department presents a free “Concert in the Park” by the Williamson County Community Band on Saturday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Aspen Grove Park in Franklin.

The band will perform patriotic numbers, Broadway tunes and marches under the direction of Ken Krause.

Aspen Grove Park is in the Cool Springs area of Franklin, at the corner of Seaboard Lane and Aspen Grove Drive.

The concert is open to the public and admission is free. Picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs are welcome at the concert. No alcoholic beverages are allowed.

This is a family event and a playground area and restrooms are available.  For more information on the band call (615) 790-5719, ext. 30 or click here.

The award-winning Williamson County Community Band is preparing for the 2011 concert season and you are invited to join in the fun!

If you play or formerly played any musical instrument, the community band is a great way to express your talent.

Sponsored by the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department, the community band has performed at Franklin on the Fourth, the Main Street Festival, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, local Memorial Day tributes and numerous other free local concerts since 2001. Under the expert direction of band leader Ken Krause, the band performs marches, concert pieces, jazz and big band music at indoor and outdoor venues throughout the year.

The first rehearsal of the year will be on Thursday, February 3. Rehearsals are held in the band room of Franklin High School, 810 Hillsboro Road, on Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. You may join at any time.

For more information, contact band director Ken Krause at (615) 370-3462 or Angie Halbrooks at the Franklin Recreation Complex, (615) 790-5719, ext. 30. Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events.

The award-winning Williamson County Community Band is preparing for the 2011 concert season and you are invited to join in the fun

If you play or formerly played any musical instrument, the community band is a great way to express your talent.

Sponsored by the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department, the community band has performed at Franklin on the Fourth, the Main Street Festival, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, local Memorial Day tributes and numerous other free local concerts since 2001.

Under the expert direction of band leader Ken Krause, the band performs marches, concert pieces. jazz and big band music at indoor and outdoor venues throughout the year.

The first rehearsal of the year will be on Thursday, February 3. Rehearsals are held in the band room of Franklin High School, 810 Hillsboro Road, on Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. You may join at any time.

For more information, contact band director Ken Krause at (615) 370-3462 or Angie Halbrooks at the Franklin Recreation Complex, (615) 790-5719, ext. 30. Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events.