Picnic Pops 2008

June 23-July 11 – 7:30 p.m.

Pops
Picnic Pops
Christopher Wilkins, conductor
Christopher James Lees, conductor

Sample some of the very best in American popular music, from the epic film scores of Star Wars and Indiana Jones to a tribute to the music of composer Irving Berlin. Also hear a selection of patriotic favorites such as Armed Forces Salute, Stars and Stripes, and 1812 Overture as well as great marches from Sousa and Fillmore. A reprise of last season’s stunning new work, Rockwell Reflections, by Stella Sung will also be included on the program.

Monday, June 23, 2008
Hardesty Park, Akron
7:30 p.m.
Rain date: July 12 at Goodyear Park

Friday, June 27, 2008
Freedom Festival, Green
7:30 p.m.
Rain location: The Chapel, Green Campus

Saturday, June 28, 2008
Firestone Park, Akron
7:30 p.m.
Rain date: June 29

Saturday, July 5, 2008
Downtown Wadsworth
7:30 p.m.
Rain location: O.J. Work Auditorium

Friday, July 11, 2008
Goodyear Park, Akron
7:30 p.m.
Rain date: July 12 or 13