WHO
Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and The Henry Ford
Steven Reineke, conductor
Michael Runyan, harmonica
WHAT
The DSO returns to Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford for the 18th annual Salute to America concert series on July 1 through July 4. Conductor Steven Reineke and harmonica-player Michael Runyan join the DSO to present a program of patriotic and popular favorites featuring the sounds of America.
WHEN
Grounds open at 6 p.m
Performances begin at 8:30 p.m.
Fireworks Finale begins approximately at 10 p.m.
WHERE
The Henry Ford is located at 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, Michigan, 48124-5029, on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).
TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased at The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd; by calling 313-982-6001; or online at thehenryford.org.
COSTS
| DSO subscribers and members of The Henry Ford
(Advance Ticket Purchase) |
$19 adults/ $12 youth 5-12/ children 4 and under free |
| Non-members and Non-subscribers
(Advance Ticket Purchase) |
$22.50 adults/$14 youth 5-12/ children 4 and under free |
| DSO subscribers and members of The Henry Ford
(Day of Event Ticket Purchase) |
$23 adults/$15 youth 5-12/ children 4 and under free |
| Non-members and Non-subscribers
(Day of Event Ticket Purchase) |
$27 adults/$17.50 youth 5-12/ children 4 and under free |
| Family Fun Nights (July 1 and 2 only) | Children ages 4 and under are free with a paying adult.
Coupon must be downloaded from thehenryford.org |
| VIP Passes | $50 per person, entitles holder to priority seating and
parking as well as chairs. |
MUSIC
STEVEN REINEKE Celebration Fanfare
JOHN STAFFORD SMITH (Lyrics by Francis Scott Key, arr. Luck) Star Spangled Banner
GEORGE M. COHAN (arr. Hermann) George M. Cohan Salute
LEROY ANDERSON Bugler’s Holiday
JOSEPH BRACKETT, JR. (arr. Reineke) “Simple Gifts”
MORTON GOULD American Salute
TRADITIONAL-PATRIOTIC (arr. Lowden) Armed Forces Salute
SAMUEL WARD (arr. Dragon & Hayman) America the Beautiful
JOHN WILLIAMS Liberty Fanfare
HENRY MANCINI “Moon River” from Breakfast at Tiffany’s
STEVEN REINEKE River Medley
PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture, Op. 49
(WITH FIREWORKS)
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA The Stars and Stripes Forever
E. E. BAGLEY National Emblem March
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA Liberty Bell March
Washington Post March
ACTIVITIES
- Pre-concert entertainment with the River Raisin Ragtime Revue.
- Family Fun Night on July 1 & 2 with pre-concert activities for children, including nineteenth-century lawn games and a special visit from Greenfield Village’s historic baseball teams.
- Picnics are allowed.
- Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
- Alcoholic beverages may not be brought onto the grounds.
- Concert attendees are welcome to bring chairs and blankets to the concert.
