Upcoming King Philip Music Performances

The King Philip Music Program will be holding its annual Spring Pops Concert on Saturday, May 19 in the King Philip High School Field House at 7pm (doors open at 6pm).

The theme for this concert is "Take Me Out to the Ballgame — an American Classic," in recognition of the Fenway Park's 100th Anniversary. Dinner entrees and desserts will be available for purchase at between $2 and $5. Menu items will include all American fare — fried chicken, chowder, hot dogs, apple pie, etc.

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students/seniors. Come enjoy a great evening out with great food and beautiful music performed by the symphony, jazz and concert bands and chorus. Raffles will include Red Sox tickets, etc.

Come listen to some great percussion music on Wednesday, May 9 in the KPHS wooden gym at 7pm.

Students will perform various pieces on marimbas, drum sets, etc. In addition, the World Percussion group will be performing African and Cuban numbers under the direction of Mr. Ryan Loud. Lastly, the indoor percussion group will perform their show.

The group is just back from their world competition in Dayton, OH where they placed sixth with a fabulous performance called the "Code." The music is energetic and the performance is fun to watch. Admission is free.

-Courtesy King Philip Music Association