New Trad Octet in a Tribute to Sousa at Lackland Center

The month of November is starting off with a bang when Centenary Stage Company welcomes The New Trad Octet in a Tribute to Sousa Saturday, November 2nd at 8 p.m. at The Lackland Center. This unique band brings a brand new sound with exciting arrangements of the music of John Phillip Sousa, also known as “The March King.” The band integrates the music of one of the most popular American musicians of the 20th century with the joyful rhythms of modern Haitian “Kompa” and other Caribbean styles. This century-wide connection ties modern American Culture, with its many Caribbean influences, to a time when concerts in the town square were the social and cultural life for many Americans....

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The month of November is starting off with a bang when Centenary Stage Company welcomes The New Trad Octet in a Tribute to Sousa Saturday, November 2nd at 8 p.m. at The Lackland Center. This unique band brings a brand new sound with exciting arrangements of the music of John Phillip Sousa, also known as “The March King.” The band integrates the music of one of the most popular American musicians of the 20th century with the joyful rhythms of modern Haitian “Kompa” and other Caribbean styles. This century-wide connection ties modern American Culture, with its many Caribbean influences, to a time when concerts in the town square were the social and cultural life for many Americans.

The New Trad Octet tickets are $22.50 for adults and $15 for children under 12 when purchased in advance. All ticket orders for concerts and special events increase $5 when purchased on the day of the performance.

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