Seattle Wind Symphony: Star-Spangled Spectacular

Leonard Bernstein — Overture to Candide
John Williams — Liberty Fanfare
William Schuman — Chester Overture
Morton Gould — American Salute
Aaron Copland — Old American Songs
Louis Saverino — March of the Women Marines
Duke Ellington — Caravan Overture
Leonard Bernstein — Selections from West Side Story
George Gershwin — Prelude No. 2
Aaron Copland — Ching-a-Ring Chaw!
Irving Berlin — God Bless America
John Stafford Smith — The Star-Spangled Banner
Clare Grundman — Selected works
Michael Sweeney — Selected works
William J. Duthoit — Selected works
John Krance — Selected works
William Steffe — Selected works
Traditional — Battle Hymn of the Republic (John Brown's Body)
Various — Armed Forces Medley (Armed Forces Salute)

Ryan Bede, vocalist
Linda Gingrich, choral director
Dave Beck, host/announcer
John Falskow, conductor

John Stafford Smith – Star Spangled Banner (US Armed Forces edition)
John Williams – Liberty Fanfare
William Schuman – Chester Overture
Morton Gould – American Salute
Aaron Copland – Old American Songs
Leonard Bernstein – Overture to Candide (arr. Clare Grundman)
Louis Saverino – March of the Women Marines
Morton Gould – Pavane
Duke Ellington – Caravan Overture (arr. Michael Sweeney)
Leonard Bernstein – Selections from West Side Story (arr. William J. Duthoit)
George Gershwin – Second Prelude (arr. John Krance)
Aaron Copland – Ching-a-Ring Chaw
William Steffe/Julia Ward Howe – Battle Hymn of the Republic
Various – Armed Forces Salute
Irving Berlin – God Bless America

Join the Seattle Wind Symphony for their seventh annual Star-Spangled Spectacular! Conducted by Dr. John Falskow, the band will be joined by the wonderful Seattle Wind Symphony Chorus led by Linda Gingrich. Dave Beck of KING-FM returns as the concert host and announcer.

This annual concert in Seattle’s world-class Benaroya Hall is a “Birthday Celebration for America,” and will feature a variety of festive and patriotic music. This year’s concert includes music by John Williams, Duke Ellington, Aaron Copland, Morton Gould, Leonard Bernstein, and John Philip Sousa. The evening will also include performances with guest vocalist Ryan Bede. The Seattle Police Department Color Guard will also be on hand to present the colors. Come hear national favorites such as God Bless America, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and Stars and Stripes Forever!

This performance also marks the beginning of John Falskow's tenure as the new music director and conductor of Seattle Wind Symphony.

Admission is free but tickets are required.

About Ryan Bede

https://www.ryanbede.com/

About Seattle Wind Symphony

Seattle Wind Symphony is a premier wind band in the Pacific Northwest, conducted by Dr. John Falskow. Seattle Wind Symphony is dedicated to connecting the Puget Sound community through vibrant, accessible, and captivating performances. We feature a diverse array of composers, both living and historical; local Pacific Northwest soloists; and compositions spanning many musical styles. We strive to inspire a love of the unique resonance of a woodwind, brass, and percussion ensemble in audiences of all ages.

http://www.seattlewindsymphony.org/