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THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- American spirit takes center stage at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion at the 20th annual Star-Spangled Salute on Friday evening, July 3. The Houston Symphony, led by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski, will perform an array of patriotic selections at the complimentary Independence Eve celebration that will ignite the Fourth of July weekend in The Woodlands.
The symphony will perform a variety of traditional favorites, American classics and patriotic medleys, ending with Tchaikovsky’s ever-popular “1812 Overture” complete with cannons blasting away at the top of the hill. Selections include “American Salute,” “Oh! Susanna,” “The Yellow Rose of Texas,” “Service Medley” and “America the Beautiful.”
The Woodlands Development Company and The Pavilion will recognize active, reserve and recently discharged service men and women at the beginning of the concert for their dedication and service to our country. A specially-marked reserved section is available for these individuals and their families (up to four seats per person). Individuals are asked to RSVP by Wednesday, July 1, if they would like reserved seats by emailing at the link below.
In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday, the Houston Symphony also performs Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait” featuring a narration of excerpts of Lincoln's great documents, including the Gettysburg Address. “Lincoln Portrait” was written by Copland as part of the World War II patriotic war effort in 1942. Narrating the piece is Pavilion board member and Vice President and General Manager of FOX 26 and MY 20 D’Artagnan Bebel.
Joining the symphony straight from the historic Cactus Theater in Lubbock, Texas, are The Cactus Cuties, a musical group made up of Baylee Barrett, Blaire Elbert, Andi Kitten and Madeline Powell who range in age from 9 to 14. Despite their youth, The Cactus Cuties are already seasoned veterans. They have delighted audiences for years with their beautiful harmony and charismatic presence. Their arrangement of “The Star-Spangled Banner” garnered 5 million hits on YouTube in only three months, touching hearts all over the world.
Starting at 6:30 p.m., the Fidelity Investments Plaza is open for an array of free patriotic activities for the entire family. Children can meet Uncle Sam and have their picture taken with Puffy Pine Cone while parents register to win Tommy Bahama’s “Best Seats in the House.” American flags and hand-held fans will are available to guests enjoying the show, while supplies last.
Lord Stirling’s Fifes and Drums kicks off the evening’s activities from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. performing early-American military “field music” in the plaza. Lord Stirling's Fifes and Drums was founded by Professor Craig Livingston in 2007 at Lone Star College-Montgomery. The corps honors Lord Stirling, a former British officer who in 1776 commanded troops of the Continental Army.
New for this year, the celebration will conclude with cannons trumpeting from atop the hill and a spectacular fireworks display in celebration of the Star-Spangled Salute’s 20th anniversary. The fireworks will be launched from the lawn plaza behind the hill.
Since the inception of the Star-Spangled Salute in 1990, this free patriotic event has been generously sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company. All seating is general admission.
Parking
Preferred parking is available in the on-site Town Center Garage, located along Six Pines Drive. Parking is $5 per vehicle for this and most performing arts events. Tickets for on-site parking can be purchased in advance at all Ticketmaster locations and The Pavilion Ticket Office. Guests also may park in any of the five free parking lots on the southwest side of The Pavilion. The free, color-coded lots are connected to The Pavilion by corresponding pathways with signs leading across The Waterway.
The symphony will perform a variety of traditional favorites, American classics and patriotic medleys, ending with Tchaikovsky’s ever-popular “1812 Overture” complete with cannons blasting away at the top of the hill. Selections include “American Salute,” “Oh! Susanna,” “The Yellow Rose of Texas,” “Service Medley” and “America the Beautiful.”
The Woodlands Development Company and The Pavilion will recognize active, reserve and recently discharged service men and women at the beginning of the concert for their dedication and service to our country. A specially-marked reserved section is available for these individuals and their families (up to four seats per person). Individuals are asked to RSVP by Wednesday, July 1, if they would like reserved seats by emailing at the link below.
In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday, the Houston Symphony also performs Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait” featuring a narration of excerpts of Lincoln's great documents, including the Gettysburg Address. “Lincoln Portrait” was written by Copland as part of the World War II patriotic war effort in 1942. Narrating the piece is Pavilion board member and Vice President and General Manager of FOX 26 and MY 20 D’Artagnan Bebel.
Joining the symphony straight from the historic Cactus Theater in Lubbock, Texas, are The Cactus Cuties, a musical group made up of Baylee Barrett, Blaire Elbert, Andi Kitten and Madeline Powell who range in age from 9 to 14. Despite their youth, The Cactus Cuties are already seasoned veterans. They have delighted audiences for years with their beautiful harmony and charismatic presence. Their arrangement of “The Star-Spangled Banner” garnered 5 million hits on YouTube in only three months, touching hearts all over the world.
Starting at 6:30 p.m., the Fidelity Investments Plaza is open for an array of free patriotic activities for the entire family. Children can meet Uncle Sam and have their picture taken with Puffy Pine Cone while parents register to win Tommy Bahama’s “Best Seats in the House.” American flags and hand-held fans will are available to guests enjoying the show, while supplies last.
Lord Stirling’s Fifes and Drums kicks off the evening’s activities from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. performing early-American military “field music” in the plaza. Lord Stirling's Fifes and Drums was founded by Professor Craig Livingston in 2007 at Lone Star College-Montgomery. The corps honors Lord Stirling, a former British officer who in 1776 commanded troops of the Continental Army.
New for this year, the celebration will conclude with cannons trumpeting from atop the hill and a spectacular fireworks display in celebration of the Star-Spangled Salute’s 20th anniversary. The fireworks will be launched from the lawn plaza behind the hill.
Since the inception of the Star-Spangled Salute in 1990, this free patriotic event has been generously sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company. All seating is general admission.
Parking
Preferred parking is available in the on-site Town Center Garage, located along Six Pines Drive. Parking is $5 per vehicle for this and most performing arts events. Tickets for on-site parking can be purchased in advance at all Ticketmaster locations and The Pavilion Ticket Office. Guests also may park in any of the five free parking lots on the southwest side of The Pavilion. The free, color-coded lots are connected to The Pavilion by corresponding pathways with signs leading across The Waterway.
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