Join the Portsmouth Wind Symphony on the evening of July 4th, to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day with a classic concert in the park. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and get ready for a wonderful time. The Grammy-nominated Steve Free Band will kick off the evening at 5:30 pm with their unique blend of Americana and Appalachian Folk music. At 7:00 pm, the Portsmouth Wind Symphony will take the stage, performing pop hits from the 70s and 80s alongside traditional marches and patriotic tunes that will have your toes tapping and hands clapping.
Maestro John Christian conducts the Portsmouth Wind Symphony. The Wisconsin-born trombonist holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Instruction and Curriculum from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Music in Trombone Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Christian was the Director of University Bands at the Univeristy of Charleston, WV, and previously taught at the Almaty International School in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the Rabat American School in Rabat, Morocco, the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Christian’s conducting honors include the Tbilisi National Conservatoire of the Republic of Georgia, the State Wind Orchestra of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, the Oregon State University Chamber Winds, the Rollins College Wind Ensemble in Orlando, Columbine High School in Colorado, a series of concerts with members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and New York and Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the All American Music Festival at Universal Studios/Disney World.
“ The Portsmouth Wind Symphony’s 4th of July concert was an exhilarating celebration of patriotism and community spirit, filling the air with vibrant melodies that resonated with joy and pride. It was a spectacular evening that brought everyone together in harmony and happiness. ”
Information About Portsmouth Wind Symphony
The Portsmouth Wind Symphony (PWS) (founded as the Portsmouth Community Orchestra and later becoming the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra) entered into its first season in 1993 to provide Portsmouth and surrounding communities with the finest in live classical and light classical musical performances. The PWS’s mission remains the same today – to present diverse and accessible programs by utilizing local musicians from area high schools, Shawnee State University, and adults from the southern Ohio region.
The Portsmouth Wind Symphony continues to make live symphonic performances a real arts opportunity for our underserved Appalachian audiences. The PWS also offers local talent, especially younger talent, opportunities to perform for live audiences. Without the PWS, residents would have to travel an excess of 50 miles to attend a program of classical and contemporary music performed by a live orchestra. For the past four years, the PWS has endeavored to incorporate increased pops programming into the series to reach a broader audience. This has been successful and we plan to build upon this in the future to ensure robust attendance at PWS concerts. To become a playing member, send a direct message on PWS Facebook for more details.
Contact Info for Portsmouth Wind Symphony:
E-Mail: portsmouthwindsymphony@outlook.com
Address: Portsmouth Wind Symphony, PO Box 277, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Website: https://www.portsmouthwindsymphony.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PWSportsmouth
