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Star-Spangled 250!

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Celebrations Collection  |  SummerFest

The BSO celebrates America's 250th birthday with concerts at the beautiful Oregon Ridge park, including a spectacular fireworks display!
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Jonathon Heyward, conductor
Repertoire
SMITH "The Star Spangled Banner"
HAILSTORK Fanfare on "Amazing Grace"
PRICE Juba from Symphony No. 1
BARBER Knoxville: Summer of 1915
COPLAND Hoe-Down from Rodeo
BERNSTEIN Overture to Candide
LOWDEN "Armed Forces Salute"
WILLIAMS Main Title from Star Wars
TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture
250th Spectacular Fireworks Show

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Celebrate our nations 250th at Oregon Ridge Park with Music Director Jonathon Heyward and the BSO. From the rousing "Armed Forces Salute" and Star Wars to Copland's Hoe-Down and a spectacular fireworks finale with the 1812 Overture, this annual tradition fills the summer sky with sound. Pack a picnic, gather your friends and family, and join a classic Baltimore tradition.

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  • Jonathon Heyward makes his SummerFest debut, bringing his own twist to an Independence Day celebration! You're sure to hear music you know and love, and you might discover a new American favorite!
  • "The Star Spangled Banner" will be performed with the winner of the O, Say Can You Sing? competition, hosted by the BSO.
  • The 1812 Overture has no relationship to American history, but has become a mainstay of patriotic celebrations (Tchaikovksky's score calls for cannons, so it's a natural way to kick off the BSO's incredible 12-minute fireworks show!).

The Essentials

  • Gates to the park open at 5 pm.
  • Approximate run time: 2 hours with a 20-minute intermission, plus a 20-minute fireworks show on the grounds of Oregon Ridge park.
  • Tickets are general admission, with first-come-first-served seating on the lawn. Blankets or outdoor chairs are recommended.
  • Parking is free, with the option to upgrade to Premium parking for $50 per spot (limited availability).
  • Come dressed to stay cool in the summer weather, and don't forget your sunblock and bug spray.
  • Bring your own picnic, or enjoy food and beverages from our vendors. NO GLASS is allowed in the park.

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