Melbourne Municipal Band Concerts Get Serious About Being Funny

Admission is free and no tickets are required

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Laughter, it’s been said, is the best medicine, and, particularly given the April Fool’s timeframe, Melbourne Municipal Band has the prescription for the perfect time with its ‘Why so Serious?’ pair of free concerts at 7 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, April 1-2, at Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.

Conducted by Staci Rosbury, the 80-piece Melbourne Municipal Band will let their hair down with smile-invoking music.

“We selected a program that is light and fun, yet showcases the strengths of individual instruments,” Rosbury said.

A case in point is the theme song from “The Simpsons” by Danny Elfman. The well-loved and whimsical composition that so perfectly reflects the show’s humor has become an often-referenced cultural touchstone. The use of a full symphonic band enhances the listening experience with added depth and richness of sound.

Other selections include the catchy “Clapping Song,” a 1965 novelty hit by American
composer Shirley Ellis, the zany “Let Me be Frank with You,” the spirited and uniquely named “Symbiopholie!” and, among others, “Hooray for Hollywood,” the anthem of the film industry.

“I think the world is too serious these days,” Rosbury added. “With “Why so Serious?”, we’re dialing back solemnity.”

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with pre-show entertainment by the Swingtome Bones trombone ensemble.

Enjoy dinner and a show with the chef-curated entrees and bar menu from on-site concessionaire City Bistro.

Admission is free and no tickets are required. For more information, visit MelbourneMunicipalBand.org or call 321-724-0555.

The Melbourne Municipal Band

Now in its 61th season, the Melbourne Municipal Band (MMB) provides free, quality concerts to the community and helps nurture the next generation of musicians through youth education and performance initiatives.

Founded in 1965, the MMB is an integral part of the Space Coast cultural community, serving more than 21,000 attendees each year through concerts, dances and other ensemble performances.

The band’s 80-plus members and auxiliary volunteer 30,000 hours of their time each year in the form of rehearsals and performances.

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