Events in July–December 2025
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Independence Day Celebration Independence Day Celebration
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July 4, 2025Independence Day Celebration
Celebrating July 4 with a concert very American music.
Strike Up the Band ... Gershwin, arr. Peter Kleine Schaars
American Patrol ... Meacham
Highlights from Gypsy ... Julie Styne, arr. Yoder
Down A Country Lane ... Aaron Copland
Jitterbug ... R. Buckley
Give My Regards to Broadway ... George M. Cohan
Chester ... William Schuman
Salute to American Jazz ... Sammy Nestico
Battle Hymn of the Republic ... setting by Peter J. Wilhousky, arr. J. Nelson
Put On A Happy Face ... Strouse & Adams, arr. Warren Barker
April in Paris ... Vernon Duke, arr. R. Malby
Stars and Stripes Forever ... J. P. Sousa
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Treasures of the Band World Treasures of the Band World
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July 6, 2025Treasures of the Band World
A program of classic audience favorites conducted by Dr German Gonzalez
Original Suite... Gordon Jacob
Bugler's Holiday ... Leroy Anderson
Irish Tune from County Derry ... Percy Granger
Variations on America ... Charles Ives
Malaguena... Ernesto Lecuona, arr. Sammy Nestico
Shenandoah ... Frank Ticheli
Suite of Old American Dances ... Robert Russell Bennett
Fascinating Rhythm ... Gershwin, arr. Tailor
Bombasto March ... G. R. Farrar
Charles Ives, better known as an insurance executive in his time, wrote innovative symphonies incorporating American folk and hymn tunes. 
Percy Grainger Treasures of the Band World Treasures of the Band World
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July 6, 2025Treasures of the Band World
A program of classic audience favorites conducted by Dr German Gonzalez
Original Suite... Gordon Jacob
Bugler's Holiday ... Leroy Anderson
Irish Tune from County Derry ... Percy Granger
Variations on America ... Charles Ives
Malaguena... Ernesto Lecuona, arr. Sammy Nestico
Shenandoah ... Frank Ticheli
Suite of Old American Dances ... Robert Russell Bennett
Fascinating Rhythm ... Gershwin, arr. Tailor
Bombasto March ... G. R. Farrar
Charles Ives, better known as an insurance executive in his time, wrote innovative symphonies incorporating American folk and hymn tunes. Percy Grainger -
Disney Magic Disney Magic
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July 13, 2025Disney Magic
Our program of Disney favorites has become an annual family favorite. With Guest Conductor David Adams
When You Wish Upon A Star... L. Harline, arr. S. Nestico
Whistle While You Work ... f. Churchill, arr. R.D. Becker
Mary Poppins ... R. Sherman, arr. I. Kostal
Bare Necessities ... T. Gilkyson, arr. J. Vinson
The Little Mermaid (Under the Sea) ... A. Menken, arr. J. Bocook
Selections from Aladdin ... R. Newman, arr. J. Bocook
Music from The Incredibles ... M. Giacchino, arr. J. Bocook
Highlights from Frozen ... arr. Bulla
Encanto ... L. Miranda, arr. P. Murtha
The Lion King ... arr. Lavender
Encanto 
The Incredibles! 
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Bonnie Scottish Cultural Celebration Bonnie Scottish Cultural Celebration
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July 20, 2025Bonnie Scottish Cultural Celebration with the Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers
Dr German Gonzalez will lead the band in works that highlight Scottish folk tunes and heroes.
Wearing of tartans and kilts is encouraged!
Scotland the Brave ... N. Richardson
Loch Lomond .. .trad./ Frank Ticheli
Apollo March ... Bruckner/ Laidsen
Four Scottish Dances ... Malcom Arnold
Ye Banks and Braes ... Percy Grainger
A Scottish Rhapsody ... Clare Grundman
Bond ... James Bond... arr. Bulla
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Our Annual Music for Kids Concert! Our Annual Music for Kids Concert!
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July 27, 2025Our Annual Music for Kids Concert!
Our music for kids concert has become an annual favorite!
Expect a return visit from Tubby the Tuba
More selections to be announced. Check back soon.
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Honoring San Francisco History and San Francisco First Responders Honoring San Francisco History and San Francisco First Responders
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August 3, 2025Honoring San Francisco History and San Francisco First Responders
Dr Gonzalez leads a special program that honors Neighborhood Emergency Response Teams and First Responders as well as San Francisco history.
Our program will feature music first performed at the 1915 Panama- Pacific Exposition in San Francisco
Panama Pacific Expo March ... Pinard
A Day at the Panama Pacific Exposition ... Mayhew Lake, adapted Kevin Tam
San Fran Pan Pacific March ... Harry L. Alford, and Philip Orem
San Francisco Suite (4 movements) ... Ken Keuning
Panama Pacific March ... Harry L. Alford, and Philip Orem
Hail California! finale ... Camille Saint-Saens /ed. and arr. Peter Stanley Martin
Among my Souvenirs ... John Philip Sousa, arr.Kevin R. Tam
Pathfinder of Panama March ... John Philip Sousa, arr. Keith Brion
I Left My Heart in San Francisco ... Cross and Corey, arr .A. Reed
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Around the World in 90 Minutes Around the World in 90 Minutes
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August 10, 2025Around the World in 90 Minutes
Dr German Gonzalez leads the band in selections from near and far. Special guest Maggie Clennon Reburg, will narrate Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf.
American in Paris ... Gershwin, arr. Krance
Perpetuum Mobile ... Strauss, arr. Reed
Oye Negra ... Camacho
William Tell Overture ... Rossini
Jamaican Rumba ... Benjamin
Peter and the Wolf ... Prokofiev
Around the World in 80 Days ... Young
Aurora March ... Josef Kaartinen
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Saint Steven's Day Celebration of Hungarian Culture Saint Steven's Day Celebration of Hungarian Culture
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August 17, 2025St Stephen’s DayCelebration of Hungarian Culture– In collaboration with the Hungarian Heritage Foundation.
Full program to be announced;
GGPB selections to include:
Rákóczi March (Marche Hongoriese) ... Berlioz, arr. Smith
Poet and Peasant Overture ... von Suppe, arr. Meyrelles
more TBA
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Honoring Ukrainian Independence Day Honoring Ukrainian Independence Day
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August 24, 2025Program details to be announced. Check back later.
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9 to 5: a Labor Day Celebration 9 to 5: a Labor Day Celebration
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September 1, 2025Music Director German Gonzalez leads the band in a program honoring workers everywhere.
Selections to include:
Horse and Buggy ... Leroy Anderson
Black Horse Troop ... Sousa
This Land is Your Land ... Woody Guthrie
Bayou Breakdown ... Brant Karrick
On the Mall ... E.F. Goldman
Music of the Beatles
Colonel Bogey March ... Kenneth J. Alford
God Bless America ... Irving Berlin
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¡Viva Mexico! ¡Viva Mexico!
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September 7, 2025¡Viva Mexico! with guests Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno
Dr Gonzalez and the band share the program in an exciting program of song and dance from Mexico!
program to include;
Zacatecas March ... Genaro Codina, arr. LP Laurendeau
Huapango ... Jose Pablo Moncayo
Juarez ... arr. Rafael Mendez
Cielito Lindo ... Trini lopez, arr. Iwai
and more TBA
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An Irish Celebration An Irish Celebration
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September 14, 2025An Irish Celebration in partnership with the United Irish Cultural Center of San Francisco.
Our annual celebration honors the memory of Irish patriot Robert Emmett as well as Irish song and dance.
Selections to include:
Irish Tune from County Derry ... Percy Grainger
Shepherd's Hey ... Percy Grainger
The Girl I Left Behind Me ... Traditional, arr. Leroy Anderson
Victor Herbert Favorites ... arr. M/L/ Lake
The Irish Washerwoman ... Traditional, arr. Leroy Anderson
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"Ole!" Music and Dance of Spain "Ole!" Music and Dance of Spain
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September 21, 2025“Ole!” Spanish Cultural Celebration
Featuring guest performers from Toque Tercero Flamenco lead by Damien Alvarez.
Program TBA
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Season Finale: A Final Concert of Gratitude Season Finale: A Final Concert of Gratitude
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September 28, 2025Season Finale: A Final Concert of Gratitude
program TBA
