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Independence Celebration

Christopher Bell

Christopher Bell

This musical celebration of the meaning of America features many beloved favorites as well as a few surprises.

When

Sunday, July 3, 2011, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Open Rehearsal: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 3:00pm – 5:30pm

Where

Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Who

Grant Park Orchestra

Christopher Bell, Conductor

Artists From Remy Bumppo Theatre

What

Key/Smith: Star Spangled Banner 

Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man

Bagley: National Emblem March

Copland: Hoe-down from Rodeo

Sousa: Belle of Chicago

Arr. Lowden: Armed Forces Salute     

Offenbach: Can Can from Orpheus in the Underworld 

Wendel: St. Bailey’s Rag 

Cohan: Star Spangled Spectacular            

Ward/arr. Dragon: America the Beautiful

Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture

Sousa: The Stars and Stripes Forever

Program Notes PDF


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