The Jackson Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce Patriotic Pops, a FREE concert to take place on Friday, August 23 at 7:00 PM, at Horace Blackman Park. This summer we’ll pay tribute to America and its steadfast strength in the face of hardship with a mixture of marches, film scores, and iconic works. These pieces are all composed by American composers including music by Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa and John Williams. The concert is free but you can purchase VIP tickets for $30 which includes a pre-concert reception at Weatherwax Hall beginning at 6 PM, special seating and one drink ticket.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Bernstein
Overture to Candide

Ward/Dragon
America the Beautiful

Jerry Bilik
American Civil War Fantasy

John Williams
Midway March

Adolphus Hailstork
Three Spirituals for Orchestra

Copland, Aaron
Hoe-Down from Rodeo <1942>

Gould, Morton
American Salute

Lowden, Bob
Armed Forces Salute

Greenwood, Lee
God Bless the U.S.A.

Tchaikovsky, Piotr Ilyich
Overture 1812, op.49, TH 49 (Ouverture solennelle) <1880>

Sousa, John Philip
Stars and Stripes Forever

Lankey
MSU Fight Song

Elbel/Luck
Victors March

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