Seal Beach Symphony returns with ‘Patriots in the Park’ event
On Sept. 18, the Seal Beach Symphony will present its first major performance titled “Patriots in the Park.”
It will be an evening of classical Americana featuring orchestra, soloists and both an adult and a youth choir. Artistic Director Chad Berlinghieri said thattheyhavebeenworkingwith City Hall on the project since October 2021. The Seal Beach Lions have agreed to support the event with concessions and will use the proceeds to support the Los AlamitosYouthCenter.Lionswill also volunteer as ushers.
The caliber of artists coming to perform will by definition categorize the event as international mainstream entertainment.
Currently in France, artist in residence and recent Grammy winner Teresa Mai will return to sing“Summertime”from“Porgy and Bess” as well as “America the Beautiful”andtheduet“IfILoved You” from “Carousel” with tenor Chad Berlinghieri.
Coming out of New York, Soprano Katie Dixon will honor a local Special Forces Vietnam veteran (who has a very special story) with the singing of “Hero,” as well as the favorite “Color Me America!”
Ben Lowe, a Los Angeles resident, will bring his booming baritone. He will dazzle the crowd with his version of “The Impossible Dream” from “Man of Lamancha” as well as lead in “God Bless America” after Pastor BobWriedtofGraceCommunity Church provides everyone with an invocation. An old favorite, the All-American Boys chorus, will march their way into people’s hearts with a patriotic medley including theirarrangementof“Let Freedom Ring” and “Route 66.”
The Swing Kittens will perform “BoogieWoogieBugleBoy.” Hometown superstar Corday will sit in with the orchestra on her cello as well as perform an all-American classic rock set as a high-energy send-off.
Returning from an early production, ConductorScottMelvin will lead this all-star cast from start to finish.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit sealbeachsymphony. com or call (562) 5098640.Taxdeductiblesponsorship opportunities are available.
