Symphony by the Sea

**Symphony by the Sea** Join the Florida Orchestra, conducted by Chelsea Gallo with vocalist Jenny Kim‑Godfrey, for a breathtaking waterfront concert that celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary. Set against the gentle rhythm of the ocean, the program blends patriotic classics with blockbuster movie themes, Broadway favorites, and timeless orchestral works for an unforgettable experience. The set begins with stirring American patriotic favorites: *Star Spangled Banner* (arr. Damrosch), *Armed Forces Salute* (arr. Bob Lowden), and *America the Beautiful* (arr. Carmen Dragon). The lineup then takes you into lush European grandeur with Tchaikovsky’s rousing *1812 Overture* and the emotional *Summertime* by George Gershwin (in A minor). Pop culture giants are not left behind—John Williams’ exhilarated *Star Wars* (Suite for Orchestra) and his suspenseful *Jaws* (The Shark Theme) will have you on the edge of your seat. Add in Alan Menken’s playful *An Orchestral Suite from Aladdin* (arr. Danny Troob) and Jefferson: the soaring * Thunder and Lightning Polka* by Johann Strauss Jr., and the lineup is a dazzling mash‑up of the world's favorites. The evening also features the dazzling Latin rhythms of Gabriella Lena Frank’s *Three Latin American Dances, III – The Mestizo Waltz*, Arturo Márquez’s vibrant *Danzón No. 2*, and the classic *Hoe‑down from Rodeo* by Aaron Copland. Musical masterworks from *Gregory Smith* with *Be the Thunder* (Segment 3), and Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth’s haunting *Skyfall* (arr. J.A.C. Redford) finish the program, punctuated by an intermission that lets fans soak in the experience. Feel the wonder of the symphonic celebration on a sunny waterfront, and honor the spirit of America with every chord. For details and tickets, click the external links below.