Stars and Stripes Forever: Westwood Community Band bounces back

TOM OFFERJOST conducts the Westwood Community Band on July 4 at Veterans Memorial Park. Performances are scheduled Sundays in July and on Labor Day. Photo by Richard Frant, @FrantVisuals

WESTWOOD—The Fourth of July enjoyed its musical accompaniment in grand style at Veterans Memorial Park, with a free performance by the Westwood Community Band at the historic bandstand.

The audience, on blankets, lawn and beach chairs, and the park’s many benches enjoyed marches, patriotic selections, showtunes, and more.

Remaining performances this summer, all Sundays at 3 p.m., weather permitting, also will weave in new songs and old favorites, including Big Band music. Bring the family July 11, 18, and 25, and Sept. 5. July 11 and 25 will feature the concert band. The 18th likely will star the jazz band.

The Westwood Community Band, sponsored by the Westwood Department of Recreation, is a group of 40 adult volunteer musicians from Westwood, Washington Township, and throughout the Pascack Valley.

For more information, visit the band on Facebook or write wwcommunityband@optonline.net.