Annual Patriotic Concert

Description

Ring in the 4th with the Fort Bend Symphony's Annual Patriotic Concert Bring the family for an evening of fireworks and patriotic music as we celebrate America! The Fort Bend Symphony’s performance is part of the official City of Stafford July 4th celebration at the Stafford Centre. Just before the fireworks light up the sky at 9pm, the Symphony lights up the evening with a patriotic showcase of American music. The performance features traditional marches such as John Phillip Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever and Washington Post March, joined by Leroy Anderson’s fast-paced March of the Two Left Feet. Also on the program: Battle Hymn (of the Republic), American Patrol, Armed Forces Salute, The American Frontier and Oh, Susannah. The audience will also enjoy music from American film scores, including selections for orchestra from Oklahoma, Grease, Pink Panther and The Entertainer. The concert is free of charge.