O say can you see”— and hear — this incredible celebration of American independence combining the magic of symphonic music with a dazzling firework display. Gather with family and friends, find a cozy spot outdoors for your blanket or lawn chair, grab a bite from local food trucks, and enjoy favorite works including film music, show tunes, and familiar classics by Copland, Tchaikovsky, Bernstein, and more. Don’t miss this beloved BSO tradition in an evening of fun, fanfare, and fireworks! Event parking is on-site only and included in the price of your ticket. 

Glass, tents, umbrellas, smoking, pets and open flames are prohibited.

Nicholas Hersh, conductor 
Wordsmith, spoken word artist  

SMITH "The Star-Spangled Banner"
WILSON (Anderson) “Seventy-Six Trombones” from The Music Man 
JONATHAN LESHNOFF Dancing Blue Crabs! 
BERNSTEIN "Mambo" from West Side Story 
WORDSMITH A Beautiful Life 
JESSIE MONTGOMERY Starburst 
HORNER (Moss) Music from Apollo 13 
VARIOUS (Lowden) Armed Forces Salute  
JOHN WILLIAMS “Raiders March” from Raiders of the Lost Ark 
COPLAND Hoedown from Rodeo 
JIMMY LOPÉZ BELLIDO “Techno” from Fiesta! 
THOMSON Fugue and Chorale on "Yankee Doodle" 
PAUL SIMON (Hersh) “Bridge Over Troubled Water”  
TCHAIKOVSKY Finale from 1812 Overture

Venue Information: 
Oregon Ridge 
Oregon Ridge Park 
13401 Beaver Dam Road 
Cockeysville, MD 21030 

Presenting Sponsor of the BSO’s 2024 Star-Spangled Celebrations:

A Robert E. Meyerhoff and Rheda Becker Community Performance

Fireworks Sponsor: