Guest conductors to lead Pomona Concert Band

(Published Saturday, July 31, 2010)

The Pomona Concert Band's upcoming concerts will feature guest conductors.

During the band's Aug. 5 concert, which will be themed "A Christensen Spectacular," will be led by conductor James Christensen

Christensen is a well-known conductor, composer and arranger.

In 37 years with Walt Disney Productions he produced music for Disney movies and theme parks.

The Aug. 12 concert, "A Traditional Park Concert," will feature Anthony Mazzaferro, director of bands at Fullerton College.

The concerts are all part of the band's 63rd annual Summer Concert Series offered at the G. Stanton Selby Bandshell, behind the Ganesha Park Community Center, 1575 N. White Ave.

Performances are free and open to the public.

Summer Concert Series performances begin at 8 p.m. on Thursdays and conclude Aug. 26.