The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will return to Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford for the 22nd Annual Salute to America concerts, a classic family friendly Independence Day celebration. Four nights of performances led by special guest conductor Bob Bernhardt will take place on the lawn at Dearborn's historic Greenfield Village on July 2, 3, 4 and 5 with gates opening at 6 p.m. and concerts to commence at 8:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to gather their blankets, picnic and lawn chairs to enjoy favorites such as The Star Spangled Banner, Armed Forces Salute and other patriotic favorites. A fireworks display will close the program, timed to accompany Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.
The metro Detroit tradition will continue as 1st Michigan Colonial Fife and Drum Corps parade the concert grounds at 6:45 p.m. followed by a prelude concert featuring the United States Army Field Band at 7:30 p.m. The Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus will join the DSO during the program on Toby Keith's "American Soldier," Jenkins' American Overture, and more.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets to Salute To America at Greenfield Village range from $12.75-$60. Tickets may be purchased by contacting The Henry Ford Village by calling (313) 982-6001 or online at thehenryford.com/salute. For group discount information (10 people or more), please contact Chuck Dyer at (313) 576-5130 or cdyer@dso.org.
PERFORMANCE
Salute to America
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Bob Bernhardt, conductor
United States Army Field Band Concert Band* and Soldiers' Chorus†
Colonel Timothy J. Holtan, Commander and conductor
Major Scott McKenzie, Associate Bandmaster and conductor
Wednesday, July 2 at 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 3 at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, July 4 at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 5 at 8:30 p.m.
STAFFORD SMITH Star Spangled Banner
COHAN George M. Cohan Suite
ROGERS Selections from Oklahoma!
JENKINS American Overture*
WILLIAMS "Hymn to the Fallen" from Saving Private Ryan†
WHITCOMB, LICHTENBERGER, PASCUZZI Armed Forces Salute*†
HAYMAN Sing Out, America! †
INTERMISSION
JOHN WILLIAMS The Olympic Spirit
COPLAND Variations on a Shaker Melody
GOEDICKE Concert Etude*
GERSHWIN A Foggy Day / My One and Only†
CHUCK CANNON, TOBY KEITH American Soldier*
TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture†
FIREWORKS
About the DSO:
Hailed by The New York Times as "cutting edge," the internationally acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra, is known for trailblazing performances, visionary maestros, collaborations with the world's foremost musical artists, and an unwavering commitment to Detroit. Esteemed conductor Leonard Slatkin, called "America's Music Director" by the Los Angeles Times, became the 12th Music Director of the DSO during the 2008-09. Acclaimed conductor, arranger, and trumpeter Jeff Tyzik serves as Principal Pops Conductor while celebrated trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard holds the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair. The DSO's performance schedule includes Classical, Pops, Jazz, Young People's, Neighborhood concerts, and collaborations with chart-topping musicians from Smokey Robinson to Kid Rock. A commitment to broadcast innovation began in 1922 when the DSO became the first orchestra in the world to present a radio broadcast and continues today with the free Live from Orchestra Hall webcast series. Making its home at historic Orchestra Hall within the Max M. Fisher Music Center, one of America's most acoustically perfect concert halls, the DSO actively pursues a mission to impact and serve the community through music. For more information visit dso.org or download the free DSO to Go mobile app.
About The Henry Ford:
The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan is an internationally-recognized cultural destination that brings the past forward by immersing visitors in the stories of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation that helped shape America. A national historic landmark with an unparalleled collection of artifacts from 300 years of American history, The Henry Ford is a force for sparking curiosity and inspiring tomorrow's innovators. More than 1.6 million visitors annually experience its five attractions: Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, The Ford Rouge Factory Tour, The Benson Ford Research Center and The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre. A continually expanding array of content available online provides anytime, anywhere access. The Henry Ford is also home to Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school which educates 485 students a year on the institution's campus. For more information please visit our website thehenryford.org.
