Annual Signature Symphony at 麻豆视频 Concert Celebrates Our Armed Forces

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Signature Symphony at 麻豆视频 presents the patriotic sounds of American composers with a salute to our Armed Forces during the annual 4th on the 3rd concert. The performance is 7:30 p.m., Sunday, July 3 at the 麻豆视频 Southeast Campus VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education located at 81st Street and highway 169.

This year鈥檚 4th on the 3rd performance will feature 鈥淕ardens of Stone,鈥 a powerful work commissioned by the United States Air Force Band of Flight. It pays tribute to the military men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our country. The music is blended with passages from American leaders including Presidents Dwight Eisenhower, Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan.

The family-friendly event will include the United States Armed Forces Medley with presentation of the flags by the Sons of the American Revolution, Tulsa chapter. The Signature Chorale will be part of the performance that includes selections from two Broadway hits, 鈥淲est Side Story鈥 and 鈥淧orgy and Bess,鈥 and concludes with Tchaikovsky鈥檚 1812 overture, ensuring plenty of musical fireworks.

Special guest conductor Richard Wagner, University of Tulsa Director of Bands and Orchestra, will lead the orchestra.

Make plans to attend this fun and patriotic performance. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, $8 for students with valid ID, $6 for children under five, and $5.50 for 麻豆视频 students. Purchase tickets by calling the VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education Box Office at (918) 595-7777 or ordering online at .

The Signature Symphony at 麻豆视频 is made possible in part by a grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council.