patriotic pops

A tribute to all the branches of the armed forces.

JULY 4, 2024 • 3 PM | EISEMANN CENTER

Héctor Guzmán, Conductor
Guest Artists: Steve Amerson, vocals

Join us in air-conditioned comfort as we celebrate our Nation’s independence. This afternoon concert will also leave you with plenty of time for dinner and fireworks!

Patriotic music will include traditional favorites “The Star Spangled Banner,” “America the Beautiful,” “God Bless America” plus the moving “Salute to the Armed Forces.” 

Photo credit: Larry Pollis

Patriotic Pops Program 2024
PLANO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Hector Guzman, Music Director
Steve Amerson, soloist
TBA choir

Eisemann Center • 3:00pm

PROGRAM

Star Spangled Banner ——————————-F.S. Key (*) (4’)

Midway March ———————————J. Williams (4’) (new)

“Sachtmo”, a Tribute to Louis Armstrong ——arr. Ricketts (5’) (new)

Because of the Brave (*)
Into the Fire (**)
Over the Rainbow
Bring Him Home
God Bless the USA (*)                                                                                  (20’)

Mr. Amerson

American Salute —————————————M. Gould (5’)

INTERMISSION

Liberty Fanfare     ——————————J. Williams (4’) (new)

Theme to Superman ———————————J. Williams (4’)

American Anthem (*)
Blades of Grass & Pure White Stones
America the Beautiful (*)
God Bless America (*)
Salute to the Armed Forces (*)
Mr. Amerson                                                                                     (20’)

1812 Overture ——————–=————-P.I. Tchaikovsky (5’)

(*) With choir (**) Men choir

Encore: (not printed in the program) 
Stars & Stripes Forever——————————-J.P. Sousa) (3’)