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SUMMARY:Summer Festival Tour: America 250 - South Pomfret
DESCRIPTION:WEATHER UPDATE: Tonight’s performance will be outdoors at Saskadena Six. We’ll see you there! \nBuy Tickets \nPentangle Arts presents Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Festival Tour performance in South Pomfret \n \nTo celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday\, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra hits the road with Summer Festival Tour: America 250\, bringing music to communities across the Green Mountain State. There’s nothing quite like a balmy July evening in the Vermont outdoors\, especially when the state’s orchestra performs beloved favorites like Morton Gould’s American Salute (based on “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”)\, Aaron Copland’s Hoe-Down from Rodeo\, a lively selection of music by John Williams and John Philip Sousa\, and more. \nMusic Director Andrew Crust invites you to bring a picnic blanket and relax under sunny skies to enjoy this cherished annual tradition. Each location features the VSO’s Musical Petting Zoo before the performance\, where audiences young and old can explore a variety of orchestral instruments. Three works will be elevated by live narration by actor/director Jarvis Green and special guest Vermont State Senator Alison H. Clarkson. John Williams’ piece Liberty Fanfare is performed alongside a reading of Emma Lazarus’ poem “The New Colossus\,” Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait includes writings by Abraham Lincoln\, and a reading of Calvin Coolidge’s speech “Vermont Is a State I Love” rounds out the concert. \n  \nPROGRAM \nThe Star Spangled Banner – Traditional\nAmerican Salute – Morton Gould\nLiberty Fanfare – John Williams\nVariations on America – Charles Ives\, arr. Schuman\nAmerica 250! – Gwyneth Walker \nSymphony No. 9 (1. Adagio) – Antonín Dvořák \nIntermission \nCowboys Overture – John Williams\nHoe-Down from “Rodeo” – Aaron Copland\nRey’s Theme from “The Force Awakens” Suite – John Williams\nChanson de matin – Edward Elgar\nLincoln Portrait – Aaron Copland\nDuke Ellington Fantasy – Duke Ellington\, arr. Hermann\nStars and Stripes Forever – John Philip Sousa \n  \n\nEVENT DETAILS & THINGS TO KNOW \nSaskadena Six Ski Area\n247 Stage Rd.\, South Pomfret VT \n\nGates open at 5:30 pm for picnicking\nConcert begins at 7:30 pm\n\n\nPrices\n\n$35 – Adult Advance (18 and up)\n$45 – Adult gate\n$10 – Ages 6-17 (gate and advance)\nFree – Ages 5 and under \n\n\nRain site: Woodstock High School\, Woodstock VT\n\n\nWe encourage you to bring:\n– A picnic blanket or folding chairs\n– Sunscreen & sunglasses\n– Insect repellant\n– Water\n– Whatever you need to comfortably enjoy the outdoors\n– Picnic baskets and outside food (wine\, cheese\, even pizza!) are encouraged. There will be an ice cream vendor on site\, but no other food or beverages will be sold. \n\n\nSun umbrellas are welcome until the start of the concert. Flashlights are also suggested to help you find your way to your car after the sun has set. Smoking and animals (except assistance and service animals) are not allowed at any VSO show. \nOUR SPONSORS \n\n\nThe Summer Festival Tour performance in South Pomfret is generously supported by Pentangle Arts\, AARP\, and generous individuals in our community.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/summer-festival-tour-america-250-south-pomfret/
LOCATION:Saskadena Six\, 247 Stage Rd.\, South Pomfret\, VT
CATEGORIES:Summer Festival Tour
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SUMMARY:Summer Festival Tour: America 250 - East Burke
DESCRIPTION:WEATHER UPDATE: Tonight’s performance will be indoors at the rain site at Alexander Twilight Theatre at VTSU Lyndon\, 1069 College Rd\, Lyndonville VT. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the show will begin at 7:30 pm. We’ll see you there! \nTickets for this concert are SOLD OUT.  \nTo celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday\, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra hits the road with Summer Festival Tour: America 250\, bringing music to communities across the Green Mountain State. There’s nothing quite like a balmy July evening in the Vermont outdoors\, especially when the state’s orchestra performs beloved favorites like Morton Gould’s American Salute (based on “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”)\, Aaron Copland’s Hoe-Down from Rodeo\, a lively selection of music by John Williams and John Philip Sousa\, and more. \nMusic Director Andrew Crust invites you to bring a picnic blanket and relax under sunny skies to enjoy this cherished annual tradition. Each location features the VSO’s Musical Petting Zoo before the performance\, where audiences young and old can explore a variety of orchestral instruments. Three works will be elevated by live narration by actor/director Jarvis Green and special guest Jay Craven\, Artistic Director of Kingdom County Productions. John Williams’ piece Liberty Fanfare is performed alongside a reading of Emma Lazarus’ poem “The New Colossus\,” Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait includes writings by Abraham Lincoln\, and a reading of Calvin Coolidge’s speech “Vermont Is a State I Love” rounds out the concert. \nFireworks will conclude the performance. \n  \nPROGRAM \nThe Star Spangled Banner – Traditional\nAmerican Salute – Morton Gould\nLiberty Fanfare – John Williams\nVariations on America – Charles Ives\, arr. Schuman\nAmerica 250! – Gwyneth Walker \nSymphony No. 9 (1. Adagio) – Antonín Dvořák \nIntermission \nCowboys Overture – John Williams\nHoe-Down from “Rodeo” – Aaron Copland\nRey’s Theme from “The Force Awakens” Suite – John Williams\nChanson de matin – Edward Elgar\nLincoln Portrait – Aaron Copland\nDuke Ellington Fantasy – Duke Ellington\, arr. Hermann\nStars and Stripes Forever – John Philip Sousa \n  \n\nEVENT DETAILS & THINGS TO KNOW \nBurke Mountain Ski Resort\n2559 Mountain Rd\, East Burke\, VT 05832\nFor accessibility information at Burke Mountain\, please contact (802) 626-7300 \n\n\n\nConcert begins at 7:30 pm \n  \n\nPrices \n\n\n$35 – Adult Advance (18 and up)\n$45 – Adult gate\n$10 – Ages 6-17 (gate and advance)\nFree – Ages 5 and under \n\n\n\nRain site: Alexander Twilight Theatre at VTSU Lyndon\, 1069 College Rd\, Lyndonville VT\n\nWe encourage you to bring:\n– A picnic blanket or folding chairs\n– Sunscreen & sunglasses\n– Insect repellant\n– Water\n– Whatever you need to comfortably enjoy the outdoors\n– Picnic baskets and outside food are encouraged. There will be a beverage vendor on site. \n\nSun umbrellas are welcome until the start of the concert. Flashlights are also suggested to help you find your way to your car after the sun has set. Smoking and animals (except assistance and service animals) are not allowed at any VSO show.\n\n\n\n\n\nOUR SPONSORS \nThe Summer Festival Tour performance in East Burke is generously supported by Burke Mountain Resort\, Passumpsic Bank\, AARP and generous individuals and businesses in our community. \n \n  \n \n  \n \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/summer-festival-tour-america-250-east-burke/
LOCATION:Burke Mountain Ski Resort\, 2559 Mountain Road\, East Burke\, VT\, 05832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Festival Tour
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SUMMARY:Summer Festival Tour: America 250 - Grafton
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Tonight’s concert will be OUTDOORS at Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center. There are limited advance price tickets available at MKT Grafton in downtown Grafton. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the gate starting at 5:30 pm. \nTo celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday\, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra hits the road with Summer Festival Tour: America 250\, bringing music to communities across the Green Mountain State. There’s nothing quite like a balmy July evening in the Vermont outdoors\, especially when the state’s orchestra performs beloved favorites like Morton Gould’s American Salute (based on “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”)\, Aaron Copland’s Hoe-Down from Rodeo\, a lively selection of music by John Williams and John Philip Sousa\, and more. \nMusic Director Andrew Crust invites you to bring a picnic blanket and relax under sunny skies to enjoy this cherished annual tradition. Each location features the VSO’s Musical Petting Zoo before the performance\, where audiences young and old can explore a variety of orchestral instruments. Two works are elevated by live narration by actor/director Jarvis Green and Coolidge Interpreter Tracy Messer.  John Williams’ piece Liberty Fanfare is performed alongside a reading of Emma Lazarus’ poem “The New Colossus\,” and Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait includes writings by Abraham Lincoln paired with a reading of Calvin Coolidge’s speech “Vermont Is a State I Love.” \nPROGRAM \nThe Star Spangled Banner – Traditional\nAmerican Salute – Morton Gould\nLiberty Fanfare – John Williams\nVariations on America – Charles Ives\, arr. Schuman\nAmerica 250! – Gwyneth Walker \nSymphony No. 9 (1. Adagio) – Antonín Dvořák \nIntermission \nCowboys Overture – John Williams\nHoe-Down from “Rodeo” – Aaron Copland\nRey’s Theme from “The Force Awakens” Suite – John Williams\nChanson de matin – Edward Elgar\nLincoln Portrait – Aaron Copland\nDuke Ellington Fantasy – Duke Ellington\, arr. Hermann\nStars and Stripes Forever – John Philip Sousa \n  \n\nEVENT DETAILS & THINGS TO KNOW \nGrafton Trails & Outdoor Center\n783 Townshend Rd\, Grafton\, VT 05146 \n\nGates open at 5:30 pm for picnicking\n\nConcert begins at 7:30 pm\, and concludes with fireworks. \nTickets are available online and locally in Grafton at MKT. \n\n\nPrices \n\n\n$35 – Adult Advance (18 and up)\n$45 – Adult gate\n$10 – Ages 6-17 (gate and advance)\nFree – Ages 5 and under \n\n\n\n\nRain site: Horowitz Hall at Vermont Academy\, 10 Long Walk\, Saxtons River\, VT 05154 \n\n\nWe encourage you to bring:\n– A picnic blanket or folding chairs\n– Sunscreen & sunglasses\n– Insect repellant\n– Water\n– Whatever you need to comfortably enjoy the outdoors\n– Picnic baskets and outside food (wine\, cheese\, even pizza!) are encouraged. There will not be a food or beverage vendor on site.\n\nSun umbrellas are welcome until the start of the concert. Flashlights are also suggested to help you find your way to your car after the sun has set. Smoking and animals (except assistance and service animals) are not allowed at any VSO show.\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nOUR SPONSORS \n\n\nThe Summer Festival Tour performance in Grafton is generously supported by The Windham Foundation. Additional support is provided by M&T Bank (Musical Petting Zoo Sponsor)\, Springfield Hospital\, Barrett & Valley Associates Inc.\, AARP Vermont\, MKT: Grafton\, and generous individuals and businesses in our community. \n \n\n\n  \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/summer-festival-tour-america-250-grafton/
LOCATION:Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center\, 783 Townshend Road\, Grafton\, VT\, 05146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Festival Tour
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SUMMARY:Summer Festival Tour: America 250 - Shelburne
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: Tonight’s concert is OUTDOORS at Shelburne Museum. There will be limited advance price tickets available at the Shelburne Museum gift shop from 1pm – 3pm (IN PERSON ONLY)\, and at the gate at the door price beginning at 5:30pm until we sell out.  \n  \nTo celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday\, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra hits the road with Summer Festival Tour: America 250\, bringing music to communities across the Green Mountain State. There’s nothing quite like a balmy July evening in the Vermont outdoors\, especially when the state’s orchestra performs beloved favorites like Morton Gould’s American Salute (based on “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”)\, Aaron Copland’s Hoe-Down from Rodeo\, a lively selection of music by John Williams and John Philip Sousa\, and more. \nMusic Director Andrew Crust invites you to bring a picnic blanket and relax under sunny skies to enjoy this cherished annual tradition. Each location features the VSO’s Musical Petting Zoo before the performance\, where audiences young and old can explore a variety of orchestral instruments. Two works will be elevated by live narration by actor/director Jarvis Green and special guests:  John Williams’ piece Liberty Fanfare is performed alongside a reading of Emma Lazarus’ poem “The New Colossus”\, and Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait includes writings by Abraham Lincoln paired with a reading of Calvin Coolidge’s speech “Vermont Is a State I Love.” \nThis performance includes fireworks after the concert. \nAll 2026 VSO Summer Festival Tour – Shelburne ticket holders get half-price admission to Shelburne Museum. Just show your ticket at the Admissions Desk! Valid one time for one ticket per person through October 25\, 2026. \n  \nPROGRAM \nThe Star Spangled Banner – Traditional\nAmerican Salute – Morton Gould\nLiberty Fanfare – John Williams\nVariations on America – Charles Ives\, arr. Schuman\nAmerica 250! – Gwyneth Walker \nSymphony No. 9 (1. Adagio) – Antonín Dvořák \nIntermission \nCowboys Overture – John Williams\nHoe-Down from “Rodeo” – Aaron Copland\nRey’s Theme from “The Force Awakens” Suite – John Williams\nChanson de matin – Edward Elgar\nLincoln Portrait – Aaron Copland\nDuke Ellington Fantasy – Duke Ellington\, arr. Hermann\nStars and Stripes Forever – John Philip Sousa \n  \n\nEVENT DETAILS & THINGS TO KNOW \nShelburne Museum\n6000 Shelburne Rd\, Shelburne\, VT \n\nGates open at 5:30 pm for picnicking\nConcert begins at 7:30 pm\n\n\nPrices \n\n\n$35 – Adult Advance (18 and up)\n$45 – Adult gate\n$10 – Ages 6-17 (gate and advance)\nFree – Ages 5 and under \n\n\n\nRain site: Shelburne Field House 166 Athletic Drive\, Shelburne\, VT \n\n\nWe encourage you to bring:\n– A picnic blanket or folding chairs\n– Sunscreen & sunglasses\n– Insect repellant\n– Water\n– Whatever you need to comfortably enjoy the outdoors\n– Picnic baskets and outside food (wine\, cheese\, even pizza!) are encouraged. There will be an ice cream vendor on site\, but no other food or beverages will be sold. \n\nSun umbrellas are welcome until the start of the concert. Flashlights are also suggested to help you find your way to your car after the sun has set. Smoking and animals (except assistance and service animals) are not allowed at any VSO show.\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nOUR SPONSORS\n\nThe Summer Festival Tour performance in Shelburne is generously supported by Northeast Delta Dental (Musical Petting Zoo Sponsor)\, Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty\, Hanson + Doremus Investment Management\, Trust Company of Vermont\, AARP Vermont\, The SCHIP Upscale Retail\, Theodore Marcy & Kim Hornung-Marcy (in honor of principal pianist Mary Jane Austin)\, and generous additional individuals in our community.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/summer-festival-tour-america-250-shelburne/
LOCATION:Shelburne Museum\, 6000 Shelburne Rd.\, Shelburne\, VT
CATEGORIES:Summer Festival Tour
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SUMMARY:Summer Festival Tour: America 250 - Stowe
DESCRIPTION:Update: Tonight’s concert will be outdoors at the von Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow. Tickets will be available at the gate starting at 5:30 pm.  \nTo celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday\, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra hits the road with Summer Festival Tour: America 250\, bringing music to communities across the Green Mountain State. There’s nothing quite like a balmy July evening in the Vermont outdoors\, especially when the state’s orchestra performs beloved favorites like Morton Gould’s American Salute (based on “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”)\, Aaron Copland’s Hoe-Down from Rodeo\, a lively selection of music by John Williams and John Philip Sousa\, and more. \nMusic Director Andrew Crust invites you to bring a picnic blanket and relax under sunny skies to enjoy this cherished annual tradition. Each location features the VSO’s Musical Petting Zoo before the performance\, where audiences young and old can explore a variety of orchestral instruments. Three works will be elevated by live narration by actor/director Jarvis Green and special guest Coolidge Interpreter\, Tracy Messer. John Williams’ piece Liberty Fanfare is performed alongside a reading of Emma Lazarus’ poem “The New Colossus\,” Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait includes writings by Abraham Lincoln\, and a reading of Calvin Coolidge’s speech “Vermont Is a State I Love” rounds out the concert. \nPROGRAM \nThe Star Spangled Banner – Traditional\nAmerican Salute – Morton Gould\nLiberty Fanfare – John Williams\nVariations on America – Charles Ives\, arr. Schuman\nAmerica 250! – Gwyneth Walker \nSymphony No. 9 (1. Adagio) – Antonín Dvořák \nIntermission \nCowboys Overture – John Williams\nHoe-Down from “Rodeo” – Aaron Copland\nRey’s Theme from “The Force Awakens” Suite – John Williams\nChanson de matin – Edward Elgar\nLincoln Portrait – Aaron Copland\nDuke Ellington Fantasy – Duke Ellington\, arr. Hermann\nStars and Stripes Forever – John Philip Sousa \n  \n\nEVENT DETAILS & THINGS TO KNOW \nvon Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow\n700 Trapp Hill Rd. Stowe\, VT \n\nGates open at 5:30 pm for picnicking\nConcert begins at 7:30 pm\n\nPrices:\n\n$40 – Rain or Shine\, ages 18 and up\n$50 – Shine only\, ages 18 and up\n$15 – Rain or shine\, ages 6-17\nFree – Rain or shine\, ages 5 and under. \nNote: Tickets for this July 5 concert are available only through Spruce Peak Performing Arts’ box office. Please take note of the Spruce Peak’s policies on their website when purchasing tickets via the above link. \n\n\nRain site: Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center\, 122 Hourglass Dr\, Stowe\, VT 05672 \n\n\nWe encourage you to bring:\n– A picnic blanket or folding chairs\n– Sunscreen & sunglasses\n– Insect repellant\n– Water\n– Whatever you need to comfortably enjoy the outdoors\n– Picnic baskets and outside food (wine\, cheese\, even pizza!) are encouraged. There is no food vendor. A bier tent will be on site\, but outside alcohol is permitted.\n\n\nSun umbrellas are welcome until the start of the concert. Flashlights are also suggested to help you find your way to your car after the sun has set. Smoking and animals (except assistance and service animals) are not allowed at any VSO show. \n  \n\nOUR SPONSORS \n\n\nThe Summer Festival Tour performance in Stowe is generously supported by Spruce Peak Arts\, Maple Capital Management\, Northeast Delta Dental (Musical Petting Zoo Sponsor)\, Stackpole & French Law Offices\, AARP\, and generous individuals in our community.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/summer-festival-tour-america-250-stowe/
LOCATION:Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow\, 854 Trapp Hill Rd\, Stowe\, VT\, 05672\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Festival Tour
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