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East Alabama Community Band to Perform Spring Concert

The East Alabama Community Band prepares to perform at a Christmas concert last year. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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LEE COUNTY —

The East Alabama Community Band (EACB), led by Joshua Wine, will perform a spring concert on Monday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Opelika. The church is located at 301 S. 8th St., in downtown Opelika.

A variety of pieces including “The Sound of Music” and a Duke Ellington medley will be performed during the concert.

The band was founded 11 years ago by Mary Slaton and has grown from a small ensemble to an orchestra of more than 50 members. Community members are encouraged to join. The group practices on Monday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Auburn Junior High School band room.

The band is looking forward to its Pops concert at the Opelika Sportsplex amphitheater on Sunday, May 5, at 2:30 p.m.

Admission to the concert is free and donations are appreciated.

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