A Salute to America

The SMSO is proud to announce A Salute to America! Join us to pay tribute to America and its steadfast strength with a mixture of patriotic favorites, film scores, and other iconic American works. The 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky synchronized to an outstanding fireworks display end this spectacular celebration!

Food trucks will be onsite for this event to provide a variety of snacks, meals, and refreshments, along with the SMSO bar featuring assorted beer and wine!

Back up Rain Location for event will be at the St. Joseph High School Auditorium, 2521 Stadium Dr, St Joseph, MI 49085.

Program Schedule:

Composer - Composition Title
National Anthem
John Williams - Cowboys Overture
Samuel Ward - America the Beautiful
Elmer Bernstein - Magnificent Seven, The
John Williams - Midway March
Aaron Copland - Variations on a Shaker Melody <1943–1944; rev 1967>
Aaron Copland - Hoe-Down from Rodeo <1942>
INTERMISSION
Morton Gould - American Salute
Bob Lowden - Armed Forces Salute
Lee Greenwood - God Bless the U.S.A.
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Overture 1812, op.49, TH 49 (Ouverture solennelle) <1880>
Cohan - Grand Old Flag
John Philip Sousa - Manhattan Beach
John Philip Sousa - Stars and Stripes Forever

Ticket Details:
Lawn Seating: $25 Adult | $5 Youth ages 6-17 years | FREE Children 5 and under
Reserved Seating: $35 | Tables for up to 10: $350
processing fees may apply

Gates Open: 7:30pm

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