Lineup Set For Fourth-Annual Big Band Day in Peterborough at Millennium Park On Sept. 16

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Five bands are set to take the stage at the fourth-annual Big Band Day in Peterborough at Millennium Park on Sept. 16.

Electric City Swing at Princess Gardens during its 25th anniversary in April. Photo by David TUan Bui.

The free concert runs from noon to 5 p.m. with each band getting 45-minute sets with 15-minute periods in between acts.

The concert focuses on the music of the Big Band Era with composers such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Glenn Miller and many more. It covers pop, rock, gospel, funk and classical genres and more contemporary composers.

Line-up:

  • Noon to 12:45 p.m. - Peterborough Concert Band

  • 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. - KnightShift

  • 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. - Northern Spirit Big Band

  • 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Electric City Swing

  • 4 p.m. to 4 :45 p.m. - Ron Marenger Big Band

The outdoor event is weather-dependent with no rain date scheduled.

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Peterborough Concert Band To Give Free Performance On Big Band Day For Sept. 16

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The Peterborough Concert Band is taking the stage for Big Band Day set for Sept. 16 from noon - 12:45 p.m. at Millennium Park.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Concert Band.

This concert celebrates the music of the Big Band era according to a press release.

It is conducted by Saman Shahi who will play as part of a multi-band event. The Concert Band plans to open the event with a program that showcases the band's broad repertoire, including but not limited to the ‘big band’ genre.

This event is subject to change due to being an outdoor event however there is no rain date issued.

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