Stars & Stripes & Symphonies: Outer Banks Forum

Stars & Stripes & Symphonies: Outer Banks Forum – V for Victory! Celebrate the end of World War II and honor the American spirit at this free, family‑friendly concert. Hear the triumph of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony that once rallied Allied forces, and enjoy works of resilience, unity, and freedom – Sibelius’s "Finlandia," Richard Rodgers’s "Victory at Sea," patriotic tunes from John Williams, William Grant Still and more. This heartfelt tribute to the American spirit is a joyous celebration of our shared heritage and the triumph of hope. **PROGRAM** - John Stafford Smith – "Star-Spangled Banner" - Leonard Bernstein – "Overture to Candide" - Jean Sibelius – "Finlandia, op. 26" - Ludwig van Beethoven – First Movement of Symphony No. 5 in C minor, op. 67 - Leroy Anderson – “The Last Rose of Summer” from Irish Suite - Antonín Dvorák – Fourth Movement from Symphony No. 9, op. 95, E minor (From the New World) - William Grant – Still “Fanfare for the 99th Fighter Squadron” - Various / Custer – “Salute to the Big Bands” - Richard Rodgers / Bennett – “Victory at Sea” - John Williams – “Hymn to the Fallen” from Saving Private Ryan - Traditional / Lowden – “Armed Forces Salute” - Samuel Ward / Dragon – “America The Beautiful” **Details & tickets** – https://example.com/outer-banks-forum. Enjoy a jubilant musical journey that reminds us all of the power of freedom and the enduring strength of the American spirit.