PATRIOTIC 2026 CONCERT
Celebrate America with the Savannah Wind Symphony
America 250 is a patriotic celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, honoring the ideals, stories, and shared experiences that have shaped the nation across generations. Through powerful and familiar music, this concert reflects on where we began, how far we have come, and the enduring spirit that continues to define America.
The program will feature a broad range of American music, from stirring patriotic favorites to reflective works that capture the diversity, resilience, and hope of the American story. Audiences can expect moments of grandeur, pride, and quiet remembrance, alongside music that celebrates community, service, and national identity.
Led by Artistic Director and Conductor John Madden, the Savannah Wind Symphony invites you to join us for this special summer concert as we commemorate a historic milestone. America 250 is an opportunity to come together, reflect, and celebrate through music that honors the past while looking confidently toward the future.
Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 3:00 pm
Georgia Southern University | Armstrong Campus Fine Arts Auditorium
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
Conductor: John Madden
| Fanfare For the Common Man | Aaron Copland |
| Star Spangled Banner Rebecca Flaherty, Soloist | Francis Scott Key arr. Sousa/Damrosch |
| Declarations – World Premier Sonny Dixon, Narrator | J.R. Trimpe |
| Chester | William Schuman |
| Americans We | Henry Fillmore |
| America the Beautiful | Samuel Augustus Ward arr. Carmen Dragon |
| Arlington Scott Rogers, Soloist | Jeremy Spillman & Dave Tumbill |
| Esprit de Corps | Robert Jager |
| Black Horse Troop | John Philip Sousa |
| God of Our Fathers | Thomas Knox |
| God Bless the USA Scott Rogers, Soloist | Lee Greenwood |
| God Bless America Rebecca Flaherty, Soloist | Irving Berlin |
| Ultimate Patriotic Sing-Along Rebecca Flaherty & Scott Rogers, Soloists Chancel Choir of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, Savannah | arr. Jerry Brubaker |
| Armed Forces Salute Chancel Choir of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, Savannah | arr. M. Brown, P. Murtha, S. Corry |
| Battle Hymn of the Republic Chancel Choir of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, Savannah | Julia Ward Howe & William Steffe arr. Wilhousky |
| Stars and Stripes Forever | John Philip Sousa |
ALL SEATING IS GENERAL ADMISSION