Baldwin Pops play free concert March 8 in Orange Beach

Baldwin Pops play free concert March 8 in Orange Beach

Baldwin Pops will present its annual John Allen Memorial Scholarship Concert on March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center, located at 23908 Canal Rd on the Orange Beach High/Middle School complex.
The concert is free and high school seniors from Baldwin County who plan to continue their musical involvement in college will perform with the band.
When he passed away in April of 2003 at age 80, John Allen was the oldest member of the Baldwin Pops. He started playing tuba at the age of 74 in the 6th grade band at Fairhope Middle School. He progressed to the 8th grade band and continued playing with that grade until his death. Allen not only became a student of the tuba, he became an inspiration to his fellow students. When the Baldwin Pops Band formed in 1997, John Allen became a charter member. The scholarship fund was named in memory of him. More info: baldwinpops.com.