BCC fall concert to showcase new string ensemble and rock band

The Barton Community College Instrumental Music Department will present a free, fall concert at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.

The show will feature performances by the Prairie Winds Concert Band, Barton String Ensemble, Barton Rock Band and Barton JazzCats.

The Prairie Winds Concert band consists of talented college students, as well as area high school students and community members. They will perform some contemporary concert band literature and feature guest conductor Maggie McKain, the daughter of the late Joe Boley, a music enthusiast from Great Bend. The JazzCats will perform an energetic set including select Glenn Miller songs as well as rock and funk tunes.

Barton Director of Instrumental Activities Jamie Minneman said she is excited to unveil some new additi