The Vermont Historical Society presents the Green Mountain Brass Band in concert at the 2004 Vermont History Expo on Saturday, June 26 at 12:00 pm. This concert at the grandstand of the Tunbridge World's Fairground, will include a variety of traditional, contemporary and popular band concert music. The Fairground is handicap-accessible.

The Vermont Historical Society hosts the Vermont History Expo the weekend of June 26-27 at the Tunbridge World's Fair Grounds. Now in its fifth year, the nation's only statewide heritage celebration proves that there are always new and exciting ways to bring history to life. The Expo is an entertaining family event. Nearly 200 exhibitors, including 100 local historical societies, will tell Vermont's story from every angle and perspective. The Expo has, once again, been designated as a "Top Ten Summer Event" by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. The event has also been recognized nationally for the creative ways it brings history to life.

The Brass Band has 26 members and features Cornets, Horns, Trombones, Baritones, Euphoniums, Basses, Drums & Percussion. The Band draws its musicians from the best jazz bands, concert bands, and orchestras in the Vermont community.

David Rau will be the Guest Bandmaster. Dave is a graduate of: the U.S. Navy School of Music; Jacksonville University in Florida with a B.M.E.; and Trenton State College in New Jersey with an M.A. in Instrumental Conducting. He studied trumpet with Seymour Rosenfeld of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Dave taught music for 33 years in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Vermont. During this time: he conducted a variety of festivals in the three states; and led the Springfield College Jazz Band, Massachusetts. Dave and his wife Molly live in Westmore, Vermont. He enjoys woodworking, gardening and practicing his trumpet.

Larry Solt will be the Band's Cornet Soloist. Larry is a graduate of the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati. He has advanced degrees from Johnson State College and the University of Vermont. Larry has taught music in the public schools of Ohio and Vermont for 33 years. He currently teaches at the Barre City Elementary and Middle School. Larry has performed with many of Vermont's best musical organisations. A highlight of the concert will be his performance of the classic Sousa Band solo "Willow Echoes."

For more information on the Green Mountain Brass Band, please contact Tom Lackey, Band Manager at PO Box 683, Stowe VT 05672, call (802) 253-2539, email lackeytomliz@pwshift.com, or visit www.greenmountainbrassband.org.