Merion Concert Band Appoints New Conductor

The Merion Concert Band is pleased to announce the appointment of its new conductor, Bret Mascaro. Mr. Mascaro brings over forty years of conducting and directing experience. Adjunct professor and supervisor of student teachers at West Chester University, Mascaro is also head director of the Silver Tour for America Music Abroad and an adjudicator for PMEA Music Performance Assessments as well as several state-level and national pageantry organizations including Bands of America and Drum Corps International. He holds a B.S. degree in Music Education from West Chester University and an M.A. degree in Education from Arcadia University.

Summer 2021 TBA

Due to school and church closures, the Merion Concert Band has been holding virtual and outdoor rehearsals (weather permitting), practicing selections including With Soul Serene by James David, The Patriots by Clifton Williams, Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, Pike’s Peak by Brian Balmages, We May Rise by Elaine Hagenberg and several marches and patriotic tunes. Regular rehearsals and performances will resume once it is safe to gather in groups. In the meantime, please visit our YouTube channel to hear past performances and "like" our Facebook page to keep up with our latest news.