BATON ROUGE - This Memorial Day, the Baton Rouge Concert Band will commemorate the nation's veterans with a special performance held Monday, in the Main Library at Goodwood's Outside Plaza at 7 p.m.

The Baton Rouge Concert Band was founded by Vernon Taranto, Sr., who was its lead conductor from its inception in 1976 until 2002. 

His successor is Mrs. Sheily Bell. 

As a volunteer community band, the group of dedicated musicians performs at several free concerts each year. 

Click here for more information on the band.