Reading Pops Orchestra presents ‘America The Beautiful: A Salute to Our Country’

Now in its 47th year, The Reading Pops Orchestra continues its mission to promote the musical arts in Reading and Berks County through public concerts, and to educate on different musical art forms. Un- der the direction of conductor Will Rapp, the orchestra presents “America The Beautiful: A Salute to Our Country” on July 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hamburg Borough Community Park.

The cornerstone work for this concert will feature guest soloist Jill Haley with her “National Park Land- scapes Suite,” a collection of four pieces celebrating the centennial anniversary of our National Parks. Two of the movements of the Suite were written while Jill was an Artist in Residence at Mesa Verde and Badlands National Parks. Visit www. jillhaley.com for more information.

Members of the Hamburg Area High School Band and Orchestra will be performing alongside members of the Reading Pops Orchestra in the sideby-side portion of this concert. The Reading Pops Orchestra will also present a variety of selections paying tribute to American Music, including marches and Broadway favorites. More information about the Reading Pops Orchestra can be found at www. readingpops.com. This is a free concert. There is no rain date.

This free program is presented by the Berks County Parks and Recreation De- partment. For more information, call 610-374-2944, ext. 2611, visit www.countyofberks.com/parks or find us on Facebook under Berks County Parks and Recreation. The Hamburg Borough Community Park is located between Franklin and Island Street, Peach Alley and Park Road.