Star-Spangled Spectacular
The U.S. Army Concert Band
So, it seems tonight's concert is just not in the cards. The forecast calls for inclement weather in the evening that will preclude us performing at the Capitol tonight. Watch for word of an indoor concert with Christopher Jackson coming soon!Fri / Aug 25 / 8 pm
Location
West Side of U.S. Capitol | Washington, DC
Bring low chair or blanket to sit on plaza. Parking is FREE after 6:30 PM
About this Venue
(May include COVID-19 information)Program
This evening's conductors:
COL Bruce R. Pulver, leader and commander
LTC Randy S. Bartel, deputy commander
Let Freedom Ring and National Anthem / Nowlin, arr. Smith and Kirby
Hail to the Spirit of Liberty / Sousa
American Overture for Band / Willcox Jenkins
Carnival of Venice / Arban, arr. Hunsberger
SFC Drew Fremder, trumpet
Barnum & Bailey's Favorite / King
When You're Home from “In the Heights” / Miranda, arr. SSG Alex Tedrow
SFC Matthew Richardson and SSG Jocelyn Pride, vocalists
You Raise Me Up / Graham and Lowland, arr. Murtha and Brown
SSG Matthew Burke, vocalist
Jedi Steps & Finale / Williams, arr. Lavender
Armed Forces Salute / Various
Selections from "Hamilton" / Miranda, arr. SFC Sara Corry
featuring additional soloists from The U.S. Army Chorus: MSG Tracy Labrecque, SFC Adiza Jibril, SSG Caroline Nielson, SSG Paul Grosvenor, SSG Keaton Webb, SSG Ethan Greene
MSG Matthew Heil and SSG Ian McEuen, vocalists
God Bless America / Berlin
SSG Adam Strube, vocalist
America the Beautiful / Bates and Ward, arr. SSG Alex Tedrow
SFC Keenan McCarter, vocalist
The Stars and Stripes Forever / Sousa
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