Raritan Valley Symphonic Band Sets Concert at Franklin Middle School

The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band returns to Franklin to start its 43rd season presenting its Fall free concert, “Old & New-ish,” at 3 p.m. October 19 at Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street campus, 415 Francis Street.

The band is under the direction of Music Director William Berz.

The theme for this program, “Old and New-ish,” describes each half of the concert.  The first part features music from the late 1500s, a multi-movement piece, “The Battell” by notable English composer William Byrd (c. 1540-1623). The second half features more recent pieces, all by American composers.