North Park Community School #50

Get ready to experience a powerhouse lineup of timeless classics and modern favorites in “North Park Community School #50,” a vibrant concert film that brings together the best of American and international musical heritage. The program opens with the rousing “The Star Spangled Banner” by John Stafford Smith, followed by the majestic “O Canada” by Calixa Lavallee. Fans of country wit will delight in Aaron Copland’s “Hoe‑Down from Rodeo,” while the dramatic “Overture to Colas Breugnon” by Dmitry Kabalevsky and the spirited “Symphony No 2, Mvt I” by Joseph Bologne St. Georges promise something for every ear. The upbeat, toe‑tapping “Overture to Girl Crazy” features George Gershwin arranged by McBride, and Samuel Coleridge‑Taylor’s “Petite Suite I. La Caprice De Nannette” offers a touch of old‑world charm. Contemporary soundtracks shine through with John Powell’s “Suite from How To Train Your Dragon,” Alan Silvestri’s “Theme from The Avengers,” and John Williams’s “Midway March.” The film also showcases Robert Nathania Dett’s “Cave of The Winds March” and a collective “Armed Forces Salute” arranged by Lowden. The grand finale rings out with John Philip Sousa’s timeless “Stars and Stripes Forever.” The program is subject to change, so don’t miss your chance to secure your spot—click the link for details and tickets and join us for a musical celebration you’ll never forget.