All across America, April marks the month when one hears the familiar call to “Play Ball!” On Sunday, April 10, the musicians of the Marshall community will “Play On!” as the Marshall Philharmonic Orchestra closes its “Twice the Music-Twice the Fun” season with another exciting performance.

According to a press release, the concert will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Harold L. Lickey Auditorium of Bueker Middle School. The event is free and suitable for all audiences.

For the entirety of the 59th season, MPO has welcomed back music lovers for live performances following its 58th season hiatus due to the pandemic. Throughout the history of the orchestra, the most popular concerts with the largest audiences have proven to be those that include Marshall’s beloved Community Chorus and those that include the young musicians of Marshall High School’s highly respected String Program. With that in mind, Conductor Kevin Lines felt there was no better way to honor the community than to combine the best of both worlds all on one stage in one glorious musical celebration.

The concert will also honor the life of long-time orchestra member and philharmonic friend, Buddy Hannaford. Mr. Hannaford, a Marshall native and former band director of Trenton High School, passed away on April 5. This concert will be dedicated in his memory.