Yakima Valley Community Band Performances

Come hear our 'Songs of Travel' Spring Concert Series!

Throughout history, travel has served as a vital human pursuit that fosters scientific discovery, cultural exchange, and personal growth.

This musical program mirrors that journey, using diverse compositions—from the Italian "Funiculi-Funicula" to the nationalistic fervor of Sibelius’s Finlandia and the rhythmic textures of Korean, British, and Mexican folk traditions—to evoke a sense of global exploration.

By concluding with David Maslanka’s reflective tone poem 'Traveler', the performance shifts from external sightseeing to internal self-reflection, ultimately positioning the listener as the "traveler" who must find personal meaning in these collective sonic experiences.

Come hear our 'Songs of Travel' Spring Concert Series!

Throughout history, travel has served as a vital human pursuit that fosters scientific discovery, cultural exchange, and personal growth.

This musical program mirrors that journey, using diverse compositions—from the Italian "Funiculi-Funicula" to the nationalistic fervor of Sibelius’s Finlandia and the rhythmic textures of Korean, British, and Mexican folk traditions—to evoke a sense of global exploration.

By concluding with David Maslanka’s reflective tone poem 'Traveler', the performance shifts from external sightseeing to internal self-reflection, ultimately positioning the listener as the "traveler" who must find personal meaning in these collective sonic experiences.