Episode Details

It is time to go dancing and get some steps in with North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band! Musical Director and Conductor of the band, Dr. Tad Greig, talks about their upcoming concert on Sunday, March 9th. The concert's program, entitled "Dancing in Air" features a diverse mixture of dance songs. Tad highlights each piece in the program, and why he picked the piece. The North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band is one of many community bands in the region that spans each corner on the compass. Tad gives us a sneak peak at their next concert on May 4th, entitled "Strike Up the Band". He also talks about playing the trombone for the Butler Symphony Orchestra and the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. Tad hopes people will come out to see their concert to experience their community and the music it has to offer. You can hear the North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band perform on Sunday, March 9th at 3 pm (don't forget to turn your clocks ahead!) at the North Hills Middle School Auditorium. You can find more information at https://www.npsband.org/. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.