This show bursts with the vibrant energy of Gould's American Salute and the jubilant beats and rhythms of star-spangled delights.  The evening culminates with the grand finale of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, igniting cannons and bells, all while capturing the essence of patriotic celebrations. 

Nicholas Hersh, conductor
Wordsmith, spoken word artist

GOULD American Salute
LÓPEZ “Techno” from Fiesta!
VARIOUS A Beautiful Life (Wordsmith mash up)
LESHNOFF Dancing Blue Crabs!
GERSHWIN Promenade
BERNSTEIN “Mambo” from West Side Story
SONDHEIM Sweeney Todd Suite
CARLOS SIMON Meditations on Grace
VARIOUS Armed Forces Salute
TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture