Press Release

Season Pass for Fruitlands Museum concerts

CONCORD, MA April 1, 2005 — Save 30% on the per-car parking fee for concerts at Fruitlands Museum ($12 per event) by getting a Season Pass for $50, offered in celebration of the Concord Band's 20th season at Fruitlands. The passes are good for all six Concord Band concerts at Fruitlands Museum on June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21 and 28.

There are three ways that people can acquire 20th Anniversary Season Parking Permits before the concert series begins:

1. purchase them directly at the Fruitlands Museum Store from May 14 onward,
   11 AM to 4 PM weekdays and 11 AM to 5 PM on weekends;
2. make a request via email to H McDonald; or
3. call the Museum Store at (978) 456-3924 x235.

The Concord Band, founded in 1959, is one of the leading community concert bands in the United States. It is well known for its innovative programming and the exceptional quality of its commissioned pieces. It presents both formal and Pops concerts throughout the year. Its summer concerts at Fruitlands Museums in Harvard, Massachusetts, are attended by more than 10,000 people each year. The band's Music Director is Dr. William G. McManus.

For additional information, contact Yvonne Dailey, Concord Band Publicity. Visit our website at www.concordband.org.