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• Sunday, August 25, 2019

  Tonawanda Band Soars to National Title

  

  Mjembers of the Band of Tonawandas perform during the national concert band competition Saturday, Aug. 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion.

  The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas, sponsored by Post 264 in Tonawanda, entertained and inspired with its lineup of pieces, winning the title of national champion in Saturday’s concert band competition during the 101st American Legion Convention in Indianapolis.

  Not only was their performance enthralling, but also the fact that this is their 22nd national championship.

  The band’s eclectic lineup included:

  • “Esprit de Corps” by Robert Jager.
  • “The Gallant 7th” by John Philip Sousa.
  • “Ballet Sacra” by David Holsinger.

  

  Band of the Tonawandas conductor Michael Shaw, left, and President David Abrahamian stand with National Commander Brett Reistad after winning the concert band competition at the 101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion.

   

  

  Members of the Band of the Tonawandas perform during the national band competition at the I101st American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 24. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion.