The tradition of the Grand Sousa Concert
as the annual
concert season opener for the Meridian Community Band began in
the autumn of 1994. Conductor Carolyn Sherrill wanted to
showcase the style and content of a turn-of-the-century concert
presented by America's most famous bandleader, John Philip Sousa.
Both the audience and
musicians alike have met the use of soloists and authentic period
pieces with enthusiasm. To view the program of musical selections
for a particular concert, click on a year listed below.
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994