UAB Summer Band presents free July 4 concert on campus green - Bring lawn chairs and picnics for a free Fourth of July concert by the UAB Summer Band, in a new location on the UAB Campus Green. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 4, 2011, on the Campus Green, located on University Boulevard between 14th and 16th streets in Birmingham.
The UAB Summer Band’s Fourth of July concert will feature patriotic, pops and traditional band music. Enjoy movie music by John Williams as well as music from “Pirates of the Caribbean” and Disney’s Pixar films. A patriotic audience sing-a-long medley will include “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “America the Beautiful,” “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and “God Bless the U.S.A.” All ages are welcome for an enjoyable hour of family-friendly music, leading up to a finale of fireworks from atop Red Mountain. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are encouraged.
The UAB Summer Band also will sell chances to step in as guest conductor for the band on “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Chances are $2 each or $5 for three chances and will be available at the event.
The UAB Summer Band is a community band comprised of 75 musicians of all ages from the metro Birmingham area. It is directed by Sue Samuels, Ph.D., director of bands at UAB.
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