Join the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department at the Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Drive in Spring Hill, and enjoy a FREE indoor concert by the Williamson County Community Band on Sunday, May 6 at 3:00 p.m.

Nothing beats live musical entertainment, and the community band delivers- children and adults alike will want to tap their feet to the beat, so bring out the whole family!

The free concert is open to the public. The almost 50-member Williamson County Community Band performs marches, concert pieces and jazz under the expert direction of band leader Ken Krause.

For more information on the band, click here.

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FREE BAND CONCERT AT ASPEN GROVE PARK

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department presents a free “Concert in the Park” by the Williamson County Community Band on Saturday, May 19 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 about the facilities and 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.

CAPTION: (see attached photo from Aspen Grove 2011 concert)

Members of the Williamson County Community Band will perform in a free concert on May 19 at Aspen Grove Park.

The Williamson County Community Band will kick off its 12th season in grand style with a special evening concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the historic Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street.

In the setting of the beautifully restored 1937 structure, the band will present a program reflecting America’s rich musical history with selections from Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Billy Joel and others. Special guest vocalist and local television personality Mrs. Lisa Spencer will also perform with the band in this salute to “America’s Musical Heritage.”

Tickets for the Williamson County Community Band concert are available at the Franklin Theatre box office or on-line at www.franklintheatre.com. For this event, cabaret seating is $20, balcony seating is $15 and classic seating is $10. All proceeds from the performance will benefit the band, an all-volunteer group under the direction of Ken Krause. 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 concerts since 2001.

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 facilities and 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 award-winning Williamson County Community Band is preparing for the 2012 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. In 2012, the band’s schedule includes a special April concert in the historic Franklin Theatre.

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 2012 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. In 2012, the band’s schedule will include a special concert in the historic Franklin Theatre.

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. The first rehearsal of the 2012 will be on Thursday, February 2. 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 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.

Celebrate “America’s Musical Heritage” at a free outdoor concert in the park on Sunday, September 11 at 5 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd.

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the sounds of the Williamson County Community Band, under the direction of Mr. Ken Krause.

In this tribute to our country’s musical heritage, the band will present Broadway and movie theme favorites, Big Band classics and patriotic numbers. Admission is free, and concessions will be available for purchase from Kona Ice (cash only), or you can bring a picnic basket or cooler. No pets or alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be canceled.

Sponsors for “America’s Musical Heritage” are: My TopTen Subs and Sliders, Walgreens, Chick-Fil-A, Sam’s Club of Cool Springs and McAlister’s Deli of Franklin and Brentwood

more information, please call Angie Halbrooks at (615) 790-5719, ext. 30.

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.  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. For more information, please call 615-790-5719, ext 30.

Celebrate “America’s Musical Heritage” at a free outdoor concert in the park on Sunday, September 11 at 5 p.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd.

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the sounds of the Williamson County Community Band, under the direction of Mr. Ken Krause.

In this tribute to our country’s musical heritage, the band will present Broadway and movie theme favorites, Big Band classics and patriotic numbers. This marks the seventh annual concert in the park event at the Franklin Recreation Complex.

Admission is free, and concessions will be available for purchase from Kona Ice (cash only), or you can bring a picnic basket or cooler. No pets or alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be cancelled.

Sponsors for “America’s Musical Heritage” are: My TopTen Subs and Sliders, located inside MAPCO Mart at 1100 Hillsboro Rd.; Walgreens at 2045 Fieldstone Pkwy.; Chick-Fil-A at 3046 Columbia Ave.; Sam’s Club of Cool Springs; and McAlister’s Deli of Franklin and Brentwood.

For more information regarding the Williamson County Community Band or to sponsor an upcoming event, contact Angie Halbrooks at (615) 790-5719, ext. 30. Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events.