American Band, Smithfield High Band, Play 'Diversions' Sunday

The American Band, the second oldest continuously perfoming concert band in America —now in their 176th season — will perform with the Smithfield High School band tomorrow during the "Diversions" concert.

The double-feature provides an interesting twist: Kelly Chartier, the Smithfield High's band director, plays the flute in the American Band.

The evening will begin at 3 p.m. at the High School, 90 Pleasant View Ave., with the high school band playing a few numbers, then the All-State members of the band will join the American Band for a couple of selections.

The American Band is a symphonic concert band with more than 50 adult musicians from Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts, according to their website. Their repetoire is versatile and traditional, with works ranging from classical to popular, marches and operatic overtures to modern works for band. A number of smaller ensembles are also formed within the band.   

Admission to "Diversions" is $5 at Smithfield High.