July 3 / 7:30 p.m.
The South Bend Symphony Orchestra celebrates our country’s independence with the Shein Trust Community Series “Salute to Freedom” concert on Wednesday, July 3, at 7:30 p.m., at the Morris Performing Arts Center. Under the baton of Music Director Alastair Willis, the Orchestra will once again captivate audiences with patriotic tunes, tributes to the armed forces, and popular songs performed by South Bend’s Danny Lerman.
Thanks to Shein Trust’s generous support, this family-friendly concert is free, but registration is required.
Program
DiLorenzo
For Spacious Skies
Copland
Simple Gifts
Abreu arr Velasquez
Tico-Tico
Villoldo, arr Tyzik
El Choclo Tango
Williams
Harry’s Wondrous World
Lerman, arr Lackey
Danny Lerman Medley
– Berliner Bob
– Love Feels Like
– Pepper Hot
– My Country Tis of Thee
– Intermission –
Williams
Olympic Fanfare
Wendel
Romp for Orchestra
Rogers
Some Enchanted Evening
Williams
Hymn to the Fallen
Lowden
Armed Forces Suite
Tchaikovsky
1812 Overture
Sousa
Stars and Stripes
About, Danny Lerman
Danny Lerman is a riveting saxophonist and composer. Danny has studied with Junior Walker’s legendary teacher, Charlie Atkins, at the University of North Texas music school and the Berklee School of Music, as well as with Peter Ballin. Danny’s Albums, Danny’s Island/Chartmaker Jazz, Meow Baby/Lightyear/EMI, Do You Feel/Steel Warehouse, and World Jam/Steel Warehouse, earned stunning reviews, opening the door to international airplay, festivals and concerts in Finland, Venezuela, South Africa, Indonesia, The Netherlands, Turkey, Hong Kong, Mexico, Israel, Brazil, Canada and the United States. Lerman has recorded/performed with Howard Hewett, CeCe Peniston, Danny Boy, Bobby Lyle, Norman Connors, Peabo Bryson, Kevin Mahogany, and Onder Focan, and recorded with Randy Brecker, Dave Valentin, and Hubert Laws. Lerman has opened for Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Sergio Mendez, Richard Elliot, David Benoit, Eric Marienthal, the Ghetto Boys, Joe Lovano, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, and Dutch Ska artist Le Prince.
Danny has performed as a featured soloist with the South Bend Symphony and in Breda, Holland, with members of the Metropole Orchestra. Danny’s compositions have been featured in movie soundtracks, Wedding Bell Blues, and Kill Me Later, as well as commercials for JD Powers.
Musicians
Meet the musicians here!
Program subject to change.
Calendar for Salute to Freedom
Getting to the Venue
Morris Performing Arts Center
211 N. Michigan Street
South Bend, IN 46601
211 North Michigan Street
211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601, USA
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