Sanford Performing Arts Center Presents
Celebrate America!
Casco Bay Wind Symphony
Thursday July 2, 2026 – 7:00 PM
TICKETS: $10 – $18
* 10% Discount for Seniors, Students and Military *
* 20% Discount for Subscribers *
Celebrate America with the Casco Bay Wind Symphony!
Kick off your Independence Day festivities with a star-spangled night of music, pride, and patriotism! The Casco Bay Wind Symphony brings its full symphonic power to the Sanford Performing Arts Center for an inspiring tribute to the American spirit.
This all-American program features stirring marches, beloved classics, and rousing favorites that will have you tapping your toes and swelling with pride. From Sousa’s bold brass to heartfelt musical salutes honoring our nation’s heroes, this is the soundtrack of America—performed with the passion and precision that has made Casco Bay Maine’s premier wind ensemble.
Wave your flag, hum along, and join us for a musical celebration that’s perfect for the whole family!
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– CONCERT PROGRAM –
Liberty Fanfare (1986/2008)
John Williams / J. Bocook
Folk Dances (1942)
D. Shostakovich/ H. Reynolds
Unwavering (2025)
Heather Hastings
Dirigo Suite, movement III. (2024)
Heather Hastings
Maine Festival March (1899)
R. B. Hall
Raiders March (1981)
John Williams / P. Lavender
March Indepentia (1895)
R.B. Hall
Harry’s Wonderous World (2001)
John Williams
“Mambo” from West Side Story (1957)
Leonard Bernstein/ M. Sweeney
“Danza Final” from Estancia (1941/1965)
Alberto Ginastera/ D. John
intermission
The Star Spangled Banner (1814/2003)
J.S. Smith, F.S. Key, arr. John Williams
American Salute (1943)
Morton Gould
New Colonial March (1901)
R.B. Hall / J. Boyd
Colonel Bogey (1913)
Kenneth Alford / F. Fennell
State of Maine Song March (2023)
Heather Hastings
Early Light (1999)
Carolyn Bremer
Armed Forces Salute (1980)
arr. Bob Lowden
America the Beautiful (1958/1963)
Samuel A. Ward / Carmen Dragon
The Thunderer (1889)
J.P. Sousa / Brion / Schissel
The Stars and Stripes Forever (1896)
J.P. Sousa / Brion / Schissel
The 1812 Overture (1880)
Pyotr Tchaikovsky / M. Williams