Edwardsville Municipal Band Opens Summer Season Thursday Night, June 4, 2026

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band is launching its summer concert season this Thursday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park.

This week’s theme is "The Ceremonial Band," and the lineup is packed with high-energy music and fantastic stories. The program features Julius Fucík’s Florentiner March—written purely to outshine nine rival military bands at his army garrison—and an energetic royal wedding march from Wagner’s opera Lohengrin, complete with a dramatic plot involving broken vows and a magical swan. Audiences will also hear Alfred Reed's powerful A Festival Prelude and music from Delibes' triumphant French ballet, Sylvia.

Admission is completely free. Come hungry, because the concession stand will be open, with every dollar raised directly supporting the St. John’s UMC Outreach Team.. Your snack purchases will fund vital local food ministries, emergency assistance, and community programs right here in the Edwardsville area.

Join us as we launch another season of live music in the park—a cherished Edwardsville tradition since 1885. Bring a lawn chair, relax under the evening sky, and enjoy the sounds of summer with your community band. Follow the Edwardsville Municipal Band on Facebook and Instagram for more information and updates.

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