AMERICATHE BEAUTIFUL

Byron Stripling, guest conductor & trumpet Experience a musical journey that captures the heart and soul of the nation through its rich tapestry of sound. This exhilarating concert experience showcases the evolution of American music, from spirituals and gospel tunes that lifted spirits to the rhythms of ragtime and the heartfelt passion of the blues. Stripling’s charismatic trumpet and vocals, along with the incredible talents of the dynamic keyboardist Bobby Floyd, lead the audience through the birth of jazz, the soulful grooves of R&B, and all the vibrant genres that define the American soundscape. George M. Cohan arr. Jeff Tyzik Give My Regards to George Trad., arr. John Clayton Oh Shenandoah Edwin Eugene Bagley National Emblem March Jelly Roll Morton, arr. Tyzik Black Bottom Stomp Rhodes/Stephens/Duboff/Sultanoff Birth of the Blues Vincent Youmans & Irving Caesar arr. Cook I Want to be Happy John Newton arr. Marr Amazing Grace Irving Berlin God Bless America John Phillip Sousa Stars and Stripes Forever George & Ira Gershwin arr. Grimes The Man I Love Irving Berlin arr. Grimes Putting on the Ritz Bob Merrill & Jule Styne Don’t Rain on my Parade Trad., arr. Manny Albam Battle Hymn of the Republic Katharine Lee Bates & Samuel A. Ward arr. Tyzik America the Beautiful George David Weiss & Bob Thiele arr. Albam What a Wonderful World Trad., arr. Cook Oh When the Saints Go Marching In ADULT and CHILD & STUDENT prices are available online for this event. GROUP 10+ is available via phone & in-person only. Per ticket service fee is based on a percentage of the ticket price. $99 / $88 / $75 / $58 / $42 / $29 *before fees A beautifully restored 1,900-seat performance venue, this majestic hall is one of the gems of Portland’s downtown Arts District and close to plenty of restaurants to grab a bite before the show. Merrill Auditorium is owned and operated by the City of Portland. Merrill Auditorium 20 Myrtle Street Portland, ME 04101 Portland Symphony Orchestra Subscription Saturday Evening Concerts at 7:00pm Portland Symphony Orchestra Subscription Sunday Afternoon Concerts at 2:30pm Portland Symphony Orchestra Subscription Flexible Package of 3 of more PSO Events Experience the joy of live performances with your friends and family. Groups of 10+ receive a discount on tickets and flexible reservation options.