Pops in the Park 2025

Celebrate our nation’s independence with the Ashland Symphony Orchestra in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Myers Memorial Band Shell. Rain site is Robert M. & Janet L. Archer Auditorium. Call 419-281-3018, ext. 3 for weather updates.

This is a free concert for all ages. No tickets are required. Freewill donations collected.

Star Spangled Banner
John Stafford Smith/orch. by Arthur Luck

Thunderer March
John Philip Sousa

El Capitan March
John Philip Sousa

Highlights from Wicked
Stephen Schwartz/arr. Ted Ricketts

The Greatest Showman
Arr. Sean O’Loughlin

Music from Gladiator
Hans Zimmer/arr. John Wasson

Music from Frozen
Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez/ arr. Bob Krogstad

Star Wars (Main Title)
John Williams/arr. Smith

1812 Overture
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky tonight’s cannon shots are brought to you by the Ashland Honor Guard. Please pop your paper bag on cue by Michael Repper. If the concert is at Archer auditorium, Michael will direct the audience in clapping the cannon shots and you will receive your bag with sparkler as you exit the building.

Armed Forces Salute
Arr. Bob Lowden Tonight’s narrator is Roger Shopbell, Navy Veteran and Army Guard 21 – retired. Roger achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. Enlisted and veteran military personnel may stand when invited and be recognized.

God Bless America
Irving Berlin Please light your sparkler. If the concert is at Archer auditorium, you will receive your bag with sparkler as you exit the building. Sparklers sponsored in part by Walmart-Store 1448.

Stars and Stripes Forever
John Philip Sousa

 

Concert Underwriter – Trinity Lutheran Church, Rybolt Fund

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