BANDTOBERFEST – A FAMILY-FRIENDLY CELEBRATION OF AUTUMN ON THE AMHERST COMMON

The UMass Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band, conducted by Matthew Westgate, will perform on Saturday, September 25 from 2 to 5 pm in a program of non-stop live musical entertainment. The outdoor concert is free to attend with a rain date of September 26 (same time). The repertoire includes Holst’s Suite in E-flat, music by Tchaikovksy, Smetana, Sousa, Strauss, and Fillmore; jazz and ragtime by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Scott Joplin, latin-inspired music such as The Peanut Vendor, a tribute to Aretha Franklin and music from Mary Poppins.

Local beer vendors will have product for sale on the common and people are encouraged to support our local eateries and cafes.