COUNTY LIFE
Bowie bands ready to jazz it up for two final concerts
The school year may be winding down, but the Bowie Independent School District bands are busy rehearsing for two big events.
On May 19 at 5:30 p.m. the sixth through twelfth grade concert bands and choirs will perform “A Night at the Movies.”
Director Aaron Martin said the music will all be movie-themed and includes some video presentations. The concert will be in the junior high auditorium.
The bands get jazzy on May 21 with a Jazz Band concert featuring not only the two high school jazz bands, but The Langdon Center Big Band out of Granbury.
Martin, who has played in the Langdon band the last 10 years, said it is primarily composed of band director or retired directors who volunteer their time. Any money raised goes to a foundation that provides music scholarships.
This jazz concert will take place at 6 p.m. in the Bowie Community Center. Admission will be $5 for adults and $2 for students and children.
Martin said the program will be something like “old school big band music similar to a USO show.” Funds raised will be shared between the two bands.
Pictured the Langdon Center Big Band performing Granburgy. (courtesy photo)
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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