Glacier Symphony presents a night of American favorites, classical standards

| July 1, 2005 1:00 AM

Celebrate summer with an outdoor family concert featuring the Glacier Symphonic Pops, led by conductor and music director John Zoltek, on July 9 at Rebecca Farm.

The concert theme, Across America and Famous Finales, will feature a selection of music drawn from the diverse American musical culture and the world of classical music.

Music from West Side Story, Gershwin s Cuban Overture and the folk-inspired finale from Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland will be performed. *

*On the classic side, Rossini s William Tell Overture, (sometimes known as the Lone Ranger Theme ), and Famous Finales by Grieg and Stravinsky will be presented. Medleys from the Broadway musicals Chicago and A Chorus Line will add a contemporary edge to the concert.

The Glacier Symphony also plans an Armed Forces Salute, a rousing work featuring the musical themes of every branch of the U.S. military.

In addition to lawn seating, there will be seating available on a first-come, first-served basis in the pavilion.

Information about symphony and chorale s upcoming 2005-2006 concert season will be available at the pops concert with special pricing on season tickets offered through July 29. Raffle tickets for the sixth annual automobile raffle featuring a chance to win a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer, provided by Eisinger Motors, or $20,000 cash, will also be available for purchase.

Tickets for the concert are $10 for adults with children admitted free. Tickets are available in advance at GSC outlets: Books West in Kalispell; The Village Shop, Dwyers Gallery and Montana Coffee Traders downtown in Whitefish; Glacier Wallflower in Columbia Falls; ArtFusion in Bigfork; Sliters Ace Hardware in Lakeside; Big Sky Century 21 Realty in Polson, and at the gates.

Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair and their favorite food or beverage. An assortment of vendors will also be selling food before the start of the 7:30 p.m. concert.

To reach Rebecca Farm, travel west on West Reserve Drive off of U.S. 93. Turn left on Spring Creek Road and follow signs to the gates. For more information call 257-3241 or visit www.glaciersymphonychorale.org.