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Caramoor to Host Five Summer Concerts Commemorating America at 250
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026

Caramoor will present five concerts across its grounds to mark America's 250th anniversary, featuring The Knights, pianist Conrad Tao, Poiesis Quartet, a Louis Armstrong centennial celebration, and a Fourth of July fireworks pops concert.

New Jersey Symphony Unveils Summer 2026 Concerts, Composition Institute, and Inaugural Jersey City Music & Arts Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026

New Jersey Symphony announced summer programming spanning Florham Park, Jersey City, Newark, and Princeton, including outdoor orchestral performances, free chamber music, the Edward T. Cone Composition Institute concert, and the inaugural Jersey City Music & Arts Festival.

Review: FREEDOM! with the River City Men's Chorus at St. James UMC In Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Apr 23, 2026

What did our critic think of FREEDOM! at St. James UMC In Little Rock?

Pacific Symphony's Symphony in the Cities Returns to Musco Center for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024

Pacific Symphony’s Symphony in the Cities will return to Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University on Sunday, August 4 at 7 p.m., allowing the local community to enjoy an evening of free classical music on the Aitken Arts Plaza lawn.

New Jersey Symphony Concert At Liberty State Park Moved Indoors Due To Inclement Weather
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

New Jersey Symphony’s Summer Outdoor Concert at Liberty State Park in Jersey City on Sunday, June 30, will move indoors due to inclement weather.

New Jersey Symphony Concert At Raritan Bay Waterfront Park In South Amboy Moved Indoors Due To Inclement Weather
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2024

The New Jersey Symphony concert at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy has been moved indoors due to inclement weather. Stay updated on the new location and enjoy the performance safely.

Morris Arts And New Jersey Symphony Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries At The 39th Annual GIRALDA MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2023

Morris Arts invites you to join them in celebrating their 50th Anniversary at this year's Giralda Music & Arts Festival on Sunday, June 25th on the grounds of the Giralda Farms (Dodge Drive and Madison Ave./Rt. 124., Madison). Gates open at 3:00PM with a pre-show performance at 4:00PM and New Jersey Symphony performance at 6:00PM.

The San Francisco Symphony Reveals Summer Programming
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023

The San Francisco Symphony has announced programming for its summer season, running July 4–August 5 with concerts at Davies Symphony Hall and outdoor performances at Frost Amphitheater at Stanford University, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove.

SOUNDS OF CELEBRATION Comes to the Morrison Center Next Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2021

The opening night concert for the Morrison Center, Sounds of Celebration, is set for Saturday, September 18. The concert is performed by Boise Phil, with conductor Eric Garcia alongside Boise Phil Youth Orchestra Seniors and Boise Phil Master Chorale.

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra to Close Out 2020–2021 Season With AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2021

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will return to Orlando’s Festival Park to close out the 2020–2021 Season with An American Celebration, part of the OPO’s Pops Series, on Saturday, May 8. Music Director Eric Jacobsen will lead the orchestra in a season-ending celebration of America.

Cleveland Orchestra to Perform 37th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2016

The Cleveland Orchestra's 37th annual concert in celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. takes place at Severance Hall on Sunday, January 15, at 7:00 p.m., under the direction of Thomas Wilkins.

Oh Say Can They Sing! Broadway's Best Perform The National Anthem
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 2, 2015

Ahead of Saturday's celebration of the birthday of America, BWW brings you some of our favorite renditions of 'The Star Spangled Banner', performed by Broadway's best.

NY Philharmonic to Give First Performance of Toscanini's 1951 Arrangement of STAR SPANGLED BANNER, This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2014

The New York Philharmonic will give the first performances of a new edition of Arturo Toscanini's 1951 arrangement of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' during several summer concerts taking place throughout July.

NY Philharmonic to Give First Performance of Toscanini's 1951 Arrangement of STAR SPANGLED BANNER, 7/4 - 7/6
by Louisa Brady - Jul 1, 2014

The New York Philharmonic will give the first performances of a new edition of Arturo Toscanini's 1951 arrangement of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during several summer concerts taking place throughout July.

FREE Download! Grab Idina Menzel Singing 'The Star Spangled Banner' Now!
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 14, 2014

In honor of the 200th Anniversary of 'The Star Spangled Banner,' Broadway superstar and Tony Award winner Idina Menzel will inspire the entire nation with her heartfelt rendition of the National Anthem. Idina's spectacular version of 'The Star Spangled Banner' featuring Judith Clurman's Essential Voices USA will be available as a free limited time download starting today! The download will be available until July 5th on macys.com/fireworks.

Idina Menzel to Perform Star Spangled Banner for Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Kickoff with Judith Clurman's Essential Voices USA
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2014

On Friday, July 4th the acclaimed vocal ensemble Judith Clurman's Essential Voices USA will be adding their signature harmonies to the score of the most dazzling pyrotechnics as the 38th Annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks ignite the sky over New York City - Live from the Brooklyn Bridge.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Opens Season With CARMINA BURANA, Now thru 10/6
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2013

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra opens 2013-2014 season tonight, Oct. 4 through the 6th, with a concert featuring one of the most recognizable works of all time, Carmina Burana, and a world premiere by Pittsburgh-based composer David Stock.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Opens Season With CARMINA BURANA, 10/4 - 10/6
by Rosie Hertzman - Sep 23, 2013

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra opens 2013-2014 season on Oct. 4-6, with a concert featuring one of the most recognizable works of all time, Carmina Burana, and a world premiere by Pittsburgh-based composer David Stock.

Cleveland Orchestra Presents THE STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR on Public Square Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2013

The Cleveland Orchestra, under the direction of William Eddins, will perform in The Star-Spangled Spectacular brought to you by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, the Orchestra's 24th annual free community concert in downtown Cleveland, tonight, July 1, on Public Square. The concert will be hosted by ideastream's Dee Perry.

Utah Symphony's Summer Concert Series to Begin Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2013

This summer, the Utah Symphony will present four programs to the public in its Summer Community Concert Series. Each concert will be held in a beautiful venue in northern Utah: Sundance Resort in Sundance, Thanksgiving Point at the Waterfall in Lehi, Browning Fine Arts Center at Weber State University and Snowbasin Resort in Huntsville.