U OF A MARCHING BAND PERFORMS IN LONDON BY INVITATION OF AMBASSADOR WARREN STEPHENS

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., July 17 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:

Instead of spending the summer rehearsing on campus, members of the U of A Razorback Marching Band performed before an international audience in London celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

The U of A Band performed over 20 pieces as part of the Grand American Jubilee in London held at Winfield House, the U.S. Ambassador's residence. The program showcased selections of American patriotic music, contemporary compositionsand U of A-themed selections in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S.

The band was invited to perform by U.S. Ambassador Warren Stephens, an Arkansas native, and will help to strengthen cultural and diplomatic ties be...