Arts & Entertainment
Concert Brings Families Together At Ronald McDonald House In West Philadelphia
"It's a unique audience here," John Marine said. "To think that we're touching people who've come from so far. It's a unique opportunity."
August 7, 2025
Families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in West Philadelphia got a special treat on Tuesday evening: a summer concert from the Verdi Band of Norristown, Pennsylvania.
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The ensemble was founded in 1920 by an Italian immigrant who believed "music is the Gospel of the human heart." More than 100 years later, that message still guides the band, including longtime members like Monsignor John Marine, who's been playing for more than 50 years.
"It's a unique audience here," Marine said. "To think that we're touching people who've come from so far. It's a unique opportunity."
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