Mullingar Concert Band – Sounds of Summer (at The Atrium)

We’re kicking off the series in style in The Atrium at the County Buildings with a very special evening of music. We’re especially excited to be joined by the Sweet Tunes Choir—always a delight to collaborate with. And that’s not all—we are honoured to welcome Professor Barry Bernhardt from Florida International University to this concert. Professor Bernhardt, a renowned figure in the world of symphonic concert bands, will be joining us as guest conductor for one piece on the night. Having such a distinguished musician conduct our band is a huge privilege, and we can’t wait to share this moment with our audience.

Mullingar Town Band – Conductor: Vincent Dolan

The Mullingar Concert Band was launched in Autumn 2021 with the aim of encouraging adult musicians of varying standards to join together to play music, learn, socialise and have fun.

It is a part of, but also a natural extension of the renowned Mullingar Town Band with many of its members having previously played with the Town Band over the years. The group practice a variety of concert band music from different genres and perform from three times a year, as well as teaming up with the marching band for more regular engagements.

Sweet Tunes Choir – Director: Angela Lynch

Now in it’s 12th year under the excellent directorship of Angela Lynch, this award winning choir have come from small beginnings of 8 members to what you see today. The choir is made up principally of young, vibrant, enthusiastic and fun loving retirees.

The group meet once a week for a two hour rehearsal in the Mullingar Arts Centre by kind invitation of Sean Lynch, Centre Director.

Guest Conductor: Barry Bernhardt

We are delighted to welcome to Mullingar, Professor Barry Bernhardt and his lovely wife Laurie who have just travelled from Paris to attend our concert tonight. Barry recently retired as the Director of Music at the Florida International University. A good friend of Vincent’s for many years, he is one of the USA’s leading Band Directors of community, high school and university marching and wind symphonic bands. He also writes exceptional band field shows and may be persuaded to write one for Mullingar Town Band in the near future.

Dancer:Ms Amy Corroon

Special thanks this evening to Amy who choreographed modern dance movements to the music of Despacito.

Sounds of Summer

Mullingar Concert Band invite you to enjoy one of our annual Sounds of Summer performances.

• Tuesday 13th May, Westmeath County Council Atrium
• Sunday 18th May, Mullingar Town Park (weather permitting)
• Sunday 25th May, Belvedere House, Gardens & Park