Fourth of July: Concert With Fireworks in Tehachapi
Topics: national holiday, patriotism, america, music, Fourth of July, event, Family, fun, Tehachapi
Posted by TehachapiCommunityOrchestra Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:19:04 PDT
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0 responses 0 comments Location: East Tehachapi Blvd., Tehachapi, CA 93561
Where can local families go on America's birthday for live patriotic music, a spectacular frontseat fireworks display in a cool mountain breeze under a star studded sky, all without leaving a picnic blanket? The place is in Tehachapi! The event will be held at Coy Burnett Football Field on East Tehachapi Boulevard with gates opening at 4 p.m. The football field will provide a park-like setting for an unforgettable July Fourth evening! The audience is invited to pack a picnic dinner, bring lawn chairs and blankets and relax to the music of Will James and Maria from 5 to 6:15 p.m. with the Traditional Sing-Along from 6:15 to 6:30 p.m.
After a brief intermission, at 7 p.m. the Tehachapi Community Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. David Newby, will perform a variety of patriotic songs, show tunes, jazz and light classical music. The orchestra will be joined by the Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus directed by Kathy Kelley, presenting beloved soul-stirring hymns of patriotism as well as a delightful collection of well known operetta tunes by Gilbert and Sullivan.
Local music student, James Solum, will show his expertise in leading the orchestra in "Stars and Stripes Forever." (Dr. Terry Warsaw won the opportunity to conduct the orchestra in the orchestra's Spring Raffle, and generously donated the chance to this deserving young musician.)
In addition, there will be festive novelty items for purchase during the evening, and a special July Fourth Raffle with tickets for one dollar each. The lucky ticket holder will win the grand prize of a guitar and case!
The grand finale of the evening begins at 9 p.m. sharp: the City of Tehachapi Fireworks Extravaganza!
Admission is free to this memorable evening honoring our country. All raffle and novelty proceeds will support the Tehachapi Community Orchestra; generous donations are always welcome to help keep this celebration an annual event.
Special thanks are also due to the City of Tehachapi, the Tehachapi Unified School District, and Mountain Music for presenting this spectacular evening. More information may be obtained by phoning Gayel Pitchford at 661-821-7511.
Lindsey Carlson is the publicity chair for the Tehachapi Community Orchestra.
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