VALLEY CITY, N.D. – The Valley City Community Band (now in its second year) would like to invite the community and local area to attend their spring concert for the 2023-2024 year. This concert will be Thursday, March 14th at 7 PM and will be in the performance hall at the Center for the Fine Arts located on the campus of Valley City State University (101 College St. SE, Valley City, ND).

This concert will feature the music of Gustav Holst, John Williams, and James Ployhar. James D. Ployhar is a well-known American composer and music educator. His contributions to band music are numerous and prolific. Ployhar attended Valley City State University. In 1977, he was a recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award at Valley City State University.

The Valley City Community Band (VCCB) is under the direction of Rochelle Jimenez and is open to band performers of all ages and skill levels. Rehearsals for this group are on Thursday evenings in the band room in the CFA Building. Jimenez was instrumental in starting the group and is always willing to work with new members.

For more information about this concert or the VCCB, please reach out to her directly at valleycitycommunityband@gmail.com.

For more information about the Community School of the Arts or the Bridges Arts Council, please reach out to administrator, Nick Lee, at administrator@bridgesarts.org or by calling/texting 701-840-6181.