Christopher Bell
Independence Celebration
This musical celebration of the meaning of America features many beloved favorites as well as a few surprises.
Where & When
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Concert: Sunday, July 3, 2011, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Open Rehearsal: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Who
Grant Park Orchestra
Christopher Bell, Conductor
Artists From Remy Bumppo Theatre
What
Key/Smith: Star Spangled Banner
Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man
Bagley: National Emblem March
Copland: Hoe-down from Rodeo
Sousa: Belle of Chicago
Arr. Lowden: Armed Forces Salute
Offenbach: Can Can from Orpheus in the Underworld
Wendel: St. Bailey’s Rag
Cohan: Star Spangled Spectacular
Ward/arr. Dragon: America the Beautiful
Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture
Sousa: The Stars and Stripes Forever