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 “double-header”.

For the entirety of the 59^th Season, MPO has “pulled out all the stops” for its patrons to welcome music lovers back to live performance following its 58^th Season hiatus due to the pandemic, and Sunday’s concert will be no exception.  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.

Sunday’s 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.

The concert will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Harold L. Lickey Auditorium of Bueker Middle School and is generously underwritten by Community Bank of Marshall and Exchange Bank. This admission-free event is suitable for all audiences.