BSO Hosts 6th Annual O, SAY CAN YOU SING? Competition Tonight

Capitalizing the appeal of singing shows like The Voice, Glee and American Idol among local "tweens" and teens, the BSO announces its sixth annual singing competition, "O, Say Can You Sing?" Contestants will vie for the chance to sing the national anthem alongside the BSO in front of thousands at the BSO's annual Star-Spangled Spectacular concerts held at Baltimore County's Oregon Ridge Park, tonight, July 3, and tomorrow, July 4, 2013.

The Star-Spangled Spectacular will take place tonight, July 3, 2013 at 8 p.m.-Oregon Ridge Park and Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 8 p.m.-Oregon Ridge Park, featuring Robert Bernhardt, conductor and Katie Van Kooten, soprano.

Join the BSO for an all-American holiday celebration featuring Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever and more, choreographed to an amazing fireworks display! Plus hear the BSO's "O, Say Can You Sing?" contest winner perform the National Anthem.

Tickets are general admission lawn seating and are available through the BSO Ticket Office, BSOmusic.org or 410.783.8000 or at the park gate. Advanced tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children under 12. If purchased at the gate, tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12.

Free parking is available at the Verizon lot on Shawan Road with shuttle to the park. Permits for onsite parking can be purchased for $12 in advance from the BSO Ticket Office or for $15 at the gate.

Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. and local vendors will be onsite with food and beverages available for purchase. Concertgoers are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics for a full evening of entertainment with the BSO.

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