Sound & Sky on the Waterfront

Experience a summer night like no other at Buffalo’s Outer Harbor with “Sound & Sky on the Waterfront,” a spectacular concert film that brings the spirit of America to life through music and fireworks over Lake Erie. In partnership with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by JoAnn Falletta, this evening is a vibrant salute to the cultural tapestry of Western New York and the United States as a whole. The program blends sweeping orchestral classics with iconic themes, offering an unforgettable celebration that culminates in a dazzling fireworks display. Program (subject to change): - John Stafford Smith / Arr. Skrowaczewski – “The Star Spangled Banner” - John Williams – “March from Raiders of the Lost Ark” - Duke Ellington – Medley - Harold Arlen – “Get Happy” - Woody Guthrie – “This Land Is Your Land” - Aaron Copland – Excerpts from “Rodeo” - Aaron Copland – “Buckeroo Holiday” - Aaron Copland – “Hoe-Down” - Intermission - George Gershwin – “Strike Up the Band” - Richard Whiting & Johnny Mercer – “Hooray for Hollywood” - Irving Berlin – “No Business Like Show Business” - Harold Arlen – “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” (from *The Wizard of Oz*) - Lee Bates & Samuel A. Ward – “America the Beautiful” - Various / Arr. Lowden – “Armed Forces Salute” - Morton Gould – “American Salute” - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – “1812 Overture” - John Philip Sousa – “Stars and Stripes Forever” Don’t miss this extraordinary cinematic celebration of American heritage – a perfect event for fans eager to revel in music, patriotism, and breathtaking fireworks on the waterfront.