Glens Falls Symphony 24 th Annual July 3 rd Summer Pops Concert

598 Glen St : 598 Glen St, Glens Falls, NY  12801

5:30 PM

Glens Falls Symphony Announces 24 th Annual July 3 rd Summer Pops Concert
The Glens Falls Symphony presents the Independence Day Summer Pops Concert at Crandall Park on
Thursday, July 3rd, beginning at 7:30pm. This annual family favorite event is free and open to all. The
public is invited to come early, set up blankets and chairs, and enjoy food and beverages from a variety of
food and beverage vendors. The concert will conclude with an impressive display of fireworks at dusk.
This year’s theme is “Stars and Stripes.” Joining us on stage are local elected officials including retired
New York State Senator Betty Little, Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, Assemblyman Matt Simpson, State
Senator Dan Stec, Queensbury Town Supervisor John Strough, and Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins.
Veterans will be honored with the traditional performance of “Armed Forces Salute”, in which military
veterans and their family members are invited to stand and be acknowledged during the playing of the
anthem of their branch of service. The Warren County Commission for the 250 th Anniversary of the
American Revolution will have activities and information about the coming commemorations and
celebrations as the nation gears up for the 250 th anniversary.
Crandall Park is located on Upper Glen Street in Glens Falls, NY, next to the YMCA. Parking is available
on surrounding streets. Be advised that there is absolutely no parking inside Crandall Park with the
exception of handicapped parking with permits in the access road parking lot from Glen St. near the war
memorial.
About Glens Falls Symphony
Since Maestro Charles Peltz’ arrival in 2000, the fully professional Glens Falls Symphony has performed a
dynamic repertoire, regularly including musical premieres and world-renowned guest artists while
expanding musical offerings to include family concerts, summer pops programs and more. The orchestra is
comprised of musicians who come from all over the Northeast to perform. The Glens Falls Symphony is
proud to be among the important arts and cultural organizations in the greater Glens Falls area, the
smallest city in America to support a fully professional symphony orchestra.
Program:
Star Spangled Banner - Music by John Stafford Smith Lyrics by Francis Scott Key
Yankee Doodle -Arr. By Andrew Wrangell
Mohicans Arr. By Trevor Jones
America the Beautiful Music - by Samuel A. Ward (singalong) Lyrics by Katherine Lee Bates Orchestrated
by Tom Kennedy
Hand Across the Sea - Music by John Philip Sousa
Salute to the Big Bands- Arr. Calvin Custer
Armed Forces Salute - The Official Anthems of the U.S. Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Air Force, & Navy,
arr. Bob Lowden
- Intermission –

American Patrol- Arr. F. W. Mecham
Tennessee Waltz- Arr. Sam Moore
My Country Tis of Thee - Samuel Francis Smith (singalong)
Beatles -Arr. Calvin Custer
God Bless America -Music by: Irving Berlin
As it was- Music by: Harry Styles

New York, New York- Music by Kandor and Cerulli
Battle Hymn of the Republic- Arr. Steve Dunn
Over the Rainbow – Music by: E.Y. Harburg
Summon the Heroes - John Williams, arr. Calvin Custer
Stars and Stripes Forever - John Philip Sousa
Tickets: FREE
Date: July 3, 2025
Pre-Concert Activities: 5:30 -7:30: Youth Art Experience with local arts organizations
Antique Car Show
Audience is welcomed to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics
Food vendors available generally from 5pm on, through the concert.
7:30: Concert
Dusk: Fireworks