The Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra invites the public to an evening of great music under the open sky. Music on the Green will be held Sunday, June 7th at 7:00 pm on the Marge Dodd Stage at Indian Hills Community College. The theme for this year’s concert is America 250. Associate Conductor David Sharp will lead the orchestra in a concert of magnificent American music. Diana Upton-Hill and Justin Hill will join the orchestra for the second time this season to emcee the event, as well as to encore their April performance by singing a few selections from the Eternal Love medleys.
Sharp states, “This year, we are celebrating the United States of America’s 250th anniversary. Our performance will feature a variety of truly American music, from Sousa to Styne, Mancini to an Armed Forces medley, and even evergreen hits by singer/songwriters who contributed to country, pop, and rock genres. We are also thrilled to welcome back Justin and Diana as our emcees and guest vocalists; if you missed them on April 18th , here’s another chance to enjoy their incomparable talents.”
Some of the music that will be performed includes John Philip Sousa’s “Washington Post March,” America’s “Ventura Highway,” the theme song to Western cinema classic “The Sons of Katie Elder,” and a tribute to the men and women who have served, or are currently, in all
branches of the United States Armed Forces.
A new addition to this year’s event is a bake sale to benefit the Ottumwa Symphony Youth Orchestra. Delicious pies (both by the slice and whole), cookies, and cupcakes will be available for purchase. Free will donations will be accepted for the treats.
Bring a picnic, your favorite beverage, a comfortable chair, and, of course, your friends and family. In case of rain or inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Hellyer Student Life Center, directly next to the stage. In the event of cancellation, the public will be notified by 3:00 pm. There is no charge for admission, though a free will offering will be taken.
