The clouds hung heavy over the Breitung Park this evening as Director Brandon Nelson dropped the baton on the Star Spangled Banner in front of another large crowd.
The umbrellas were handy, and they came out half way through the concert.
With the speed of an over-caffeinated jackrabbit, Brandon was able to get in the majority of the concert before the rain began in earnest.
A selection from Salute to a Hero.
Other than Fairest of the Fair and Closer Walk, the NCB was able to squeeze in most of the concert.
Dan Lindblom, precussionist, played a solo on the new marimba the band purchased with grant money awarded by the Marquette Community Fund last year.