Delaware Valley Wind Symphony Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday!

The Delaware Valley Wind Symphony invites the community to a stirring musical celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. This special concert will take place on Sunday, May 3 at 4:00 PM at Holland Middle School.

This special program features great music by American composers that together tell the story of our nation—from moments of reflection to triumphant celebration. Highlights include spectacular music by John Williams, including a stirring arrangement of our national anthem, as well as the deeply moving Hymn to the Fallen from the Academy Award–winning film, Saving Private Ryan. Williams’ powerful music pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our nation.

Also on the program is Variations on America by the pioneering American composer Charles Ives. Known for his bold musical experimentation, Ives viewed his music as a “democratic” art form inspired by everyday American life. His music often echoes the sounds of New England town bands, church hymns, and patriotic melodies woven together in imaginative ways.

A highlight of the concert will be a special guest appearance by Scott Teschner, retired Central Bucks music educator, who will perform the spoken narration for Lincoln Portrait by Aaron Copland. This dramatic work blends orchestral music with spoken excerpts from the speeches and letters of Abraham Lincoln. The text highlights the struggle for freedom, democracy, and national unity during the Civil War. It famously opening with the powerful declaration: “Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history.”

The concert will conclude with a rousing performance of National Emblem March by the legendary “March King,” John Philip Sousa—a fitting and exhilarating finale to this American birthday celebration.

This inspiring program is designed to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages, combining powerful music, history, and storytelling to celebrate the American experience. Audience members are invited to a light reception immediately following the concert. Tickets are available at the door. Adults: $15. Children and students: free of charge.

The venue, located in Holland Middle School, 400 East Holland Rd, Holland, PA, is handicap accessible and offers ample free parking.

Join the Delaware Valley Wind Symphony for an unforgettable musical tribute honoring America’s past, present, and future.

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