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Trojan Band to Celebrate 100th Anniversary with Spring Concert

The Chambersburg Area School District’s Trojan Band will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a Spring Concert on Saturday, May 9, at 7 p.m.

The concert will feature three band directors emeritus. Lynn Lerew will conduct “Polar Bear Parade,” written by 1996 band alumnus Zachary Cairns. Timothy Gotwald will perform a flute solo titled “Morning Song.” David L. Wenerd will conduct “Waltz No. 3” by Shostakovich.

A new piece of music written for the anniversary will also premiere during the concert. “Orders to Burn” was written by CASHS 2023 alumnus Jacob Picking. The piece reflects Chambersburg before, during and after its burning.

A gathering for band alumni and directors is scheduled for Friday, May 8, at The Berg in Chambersburg beginning at 7 p.m.

Photo credits to Chambersburg Area School District

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