Campus Connection

UW-La Crosse Band Director Tammy Fisher will conduct the La Crosse Concert Band at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, at Riverside Park. It will be seventh concert of an eight-concert season. In the past, the concert has drawn crowds in excess of 3,000 people, says Fisher. “This is usually a pretty popular concert — provided it doesn’t rain and isn’t 110 degrees,” she says. The theme for Fisher’s concert follows a John Philip Sousa format, featuring numerous soloists and novelty pieces followed by Sousa marches as encore pieces. The concert will feature flute soloist Mona Gardner, a UW-L alum and local music teacher. Another highlight is a trumpet trio playing Buglers Holiday. The concert, offering a beautiful vista of the river and great musical entertainment, includes a children’s march where children receive small American flags to wave. “It’s a great summer, social event for families and folks of all ages,” she says. The last concert of the season will be 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3, at Viterbo University. Fisher has been a member of the band for nine years and has conducted the last five. Find out more about the La Crosse Concert Band. If you go: What: La Crosse Concert Band Where: Riverside Park When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 Admission: Free