TOPEKA — The Iola Municipal Band, at 155 years old, is the longest continuing municipal band west of the Mississippi River.
On Thursday, the ensemble was invited by Lt. David Toland to perform in the shadow of the State Capitol in Topeka.
Also on hand for the event was Iola Mayor Steve French, who narrated one of the songs.
The band is under the direction this year of Phil Becker.
Phil Becker, center, leads the Iola Municipal Band during a concert Thursday in front of the State Capitol in Topeka.
Photo by Marcia Davis
Lt. Gov. David Toland of Iola introduces the Iola Municipal Band Thursday prior to the band’s concert at the State Capitol in Topeka.
Photo by Marcia Davis
A crowd gathers to watch the Iola Municipal Band perform Thursday at the State Capitol in Topeka.
Photo by Abby Works
A crowd gathers to watch the Iola Municipal Band play a special concert Thursday at the State Capitol in Topeka.
Photo by Abby Works
Lt. Gov. David Toland, left, of Iola, stands alongside the Iola Municipal Band at Thursday’s special band concert at the State Capitol in Topeka.
Photo by Abby Works
