COMMUNITY News:

The Santa Fe Concert Band will present its annual Memorial Day Concert 4 p.m. Monday, May 26 at Federal Park, 100 S. Federal Place in Santa Fe.

The concert will observe the holiday with music to honor those who bravely served our country with such patriotic classics as John Williams’ Hymn to the Fallen, Irving Berlin’s God Bless America, Recitation of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, Armed Forces Salute and more!

The Santa Fe Concert Band, comprising about 50 local volunteer musicians, offers free concerts throughout the year.

Its origins date back to the Civil War era (1865). In 1983, it was formally re-incorporated under the directorship of Greg Heltman, who has been conducting it ever since. He is also known for founding the Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and was its executive director for 34 years.

Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.