Medalist Concert Band: America 250 - Let Freedom Ring!
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The story of America can be heard through its music. As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Medalist Concert Band explores that story through classic patriotic works and inspiring compositions by today's leading composers.
From the timeless music of Sousa and Copland to the expressive voices of Frank Ticheli, Kimberly Archer, Julie Giroux, and Omar Thomas, Let Freedom Ring showcases the rich tradition and continuing evolution of American concert band music. A highlight of the afternoon is Aaron Copland's iconic Lincoln Portrait, featuring special guest narrator Bob Shomper, a veteran broadcaster and the "Golden Voice" of the University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band.
Adult $21.50 | Senior $19.50 | Student $19.50
All fees included
Since its founding in 1968, the Medalist Concert Band has given countless performances, distinguished itself through a wide variety of invitational appearances, and is proud to have earned a reputation as “one of foremost community bands in the nation,” as described by the National Band Association.
The band was the 1996 recipient of the John Philip Sousa Foundation’s Sudler Silver Scroll Award, which is given annually to the top two community bands in the United States. Learn more about the Medalist Concert Band, and see a schedule of upcoming performances at medalistband.com.
Presented as part of the Bloomington Center for the Arts Performance Series.