Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band will present “Veterans - Our National Treasure,” 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 at the Bandshell at Ontario Town Square, in downtown Ontario.

The free program will honor veterans and the men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces. Early concert goers can enjoy complimentary cookies and Starbucks coffee.

The concert opens with an inspirational performance of “This Is My Country” under the baton of Show Band Assistant Director David Schaafsma.

The Chaffey High School Naval Jr ROTC Color Guard will follow with the posting of the colors. The concert will be hosted by Mayor Paul Leon and Gary Ovitt.

Each branch of the armed forces will be introduced with a medley of service songs honoring the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and the Air Force.

The featured vocal soloist will be Show Band Concertmaster Chris McAleer.

Also in attendance will be a military rifle team to perform a 21-gun salute honoring all veterans living and those who gave their lives in defense of our country. The rifle salute is followed by “Taps” by Show Band trumpeter Mike Pfister. The first half concludes with “The Navy Hymn.”

The second half of the program will be conducted by Assistant Director Pat Arnold. The repertoire includes Sousa’s “Washington Post March;” two symphonic band selections titled “Our American Heros” and “Irving Berlin’s Songs for America;” a special arrangement of “General Custer March” by Felix Vinatiera; Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA;” and concludes with Richard Rodgers’ military orchestral suite “Victory at Sea.”

For more information visit www.showband.net.