North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band - "Goodnight Moon"

The North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band opens its season this Sunday, October 25th at 3:00pm, with "Goodnight Moon." Conductor/Music Director Dr. R. Tad Greig speaks with Jim Cunningham about the program.

The program opens with University of Michigan Director of Bands Scott Boerma's "Zoom," written in 2021 about virtual meetings during the pandemic. The band will play songs of the season, featuring an autumn theme and pagan celebrations. Also on the program are Sousa Eric Whitacre, with a performance from special guest soprano Gail Mosites. The concert will close with selections from The Music Man.

The North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band performs at North Hills Middle School. You can hear their program "Goodnight Moon" on Sunday, October 25th at 3:00pm. Information on the rest of the season and concert tickets are available on the NPSB website.

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