Missoula City Band Summer Concerts Kick Off This Week!

MISSOULA,2025-06-17 07:35:00

A Summer Soundtrack Returns

For over a century,the Missoula City Band has filled the summer air with music. This year promises another season of free concerts in the park.

The Missoula City Band is set to kick off its annual free concert series, a beloved tradition for over a century, starting this Wednesday, June 18th, at 7:30 p.m. Music lovers can flock to Bonner Park to enjoy the sounds of local talent under the summer sky.

Missoula is known for its vibrant music scene. The Missoula City Band concerts are a chance to hear outstanding musicians perform in an open-air setting.

Performances are free and open to the public, offering a relaxed atmosphere for families and music enthusiasts alike. There will also be a bonus performance on the 4th of July at Fort Missoula.

*NOTE THE ONE EXCEPTION-TUESDAY JULY 1 RATHER OF WEDNESDAY JULY 2.

Director Gary gillett, will lead the band through a diverse 10-show schedule.

The Musical Menu

Here is the schedule of performances:

• JUNE 18: Missoula Big Band pre-Season Show
• JUNE 25: Welcome to Summer With The Garden City Strings and Colleen Rosbarsky
• JULY 1 (Tuesday): Patriotic Prelude Featuring Sweet Adelines Choir
• JULY 4 AT FORT MISSOULA: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• JULY 9: Caitlin & Jesse,Missoula’s Coolest Couple
• JULY 16: International Choir Festival Prelude – Joselyn Thomsen,Vocalist Extraordinaire
• JULY 23: Joined by Bitterroot Community Band – Plus Evil Knievel 50 Year Commemoration
• JULY 30: Special Guest Elin Peterson
• AUGUST 6: City Band Centennial Party With Singer Natalie Sager
• AUGUST 13: Final Encore – 406 Brass Quintet and Special Requests

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs,settle in,and let the music wash over you. And if the kids get restless, let them enjoy the park while you enjoy the tunes.

Understanding the “Role” in Performance and Beyond

The Missoula City Band’s performances, as detailed in the schedule, highlight different musical genres and featured performers showcasing a range of skills and musical “roles.” But what exactly does “role” mean in the context of these performances, and in life?

The word “role” encompasses a variety of meanings, extending far beyond the world of music and concerts. [[3]] The term can describe a part in a play, a function within an institution, or even the expected behavior of an individual in society [[2]].

In stage productions, “role” refers to a character played by an actor. Within the Missoula City Band, each musician fulfills a specific role-playing the trumpet, conducting the ensemble, or singing a solo-to create the music. The “role” is about the contribution that individual makes to the bigger picture, whether it’s a musician, conductor, or vocalist. This aligns with the first definition provided by the American Heritage dictionary [[1]], which focuses on the performance aspect of the word.

In essence, a “role” is a defined set of responsibilities, duties, and behaviors associated with a specific position. This can apply to a job, a social setting, or even the specific actions an individual takes to advance a cause or achieve a goal.

Here’s a practical look at the multifaceted nature of “role” in various scenarios:

• In the Missoula City Band: Each member has a musical role, ranging from playing a specific instrument to conducting the orchestra.
• At a job: Employees have defined roles in a company,meaning specific job titles,duties,and responsibilities.
• Within a family: Parents, siblings, and children each have a “role”, such as caregiver, provider, or supporter.
• In society: People, in general, have roles they play: parent, business person, friend, community member.

The word “role” describes the function an individual plays in a group or situation. “Rôle”, with the circumflex, is simply an alternative spelling of “role”. The meaning remains the