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SMYRNA – The Smyrna Citizen's Band will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a commemorative concert on Monday, July 9 in downtown Smyrna.

Under the direction of retired Sherburne-Earlville High School Red Raville, who's directed the band for over 30 years, the band will begin playing at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Prior to the performance, festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with a dedication at 7 recognizing the 100 years the Smyrna Citizen's Band has serenaded the community.

Having performed at a number of concerts over the years, including an impromptu concert marking the end of World War II, the band has seen four families with four or five generations of family members participating in the band.

Be sure to check Monday's edition of The Evening Sun for a full story on the history of the Smyrna Citizen's Band.