This image is a horizontal rectangle. A cropped, vintage American flag fills the background, slightly out of focus. Lit sparklers line the bottom of the frame, also slightly out of focus. On the right hand side is box of text with a transparent white background. The flag and sparklers show through. The text reads: Minnesota Symphonic Winds Happy Birthday, America! June 14 | 6 pm Frank Rog Amphitheater Roseville Central Park
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Happy Birthday, America!

Dr. Timothy Mahr, Principal Conductor & Music Director
Paul Kile, Associate Conductor
June 14 | 6 pm
Frank Rog Amphitheater, Central Park
Roseville, Minnesota
MSW performs on a stage under a tall pavilion in a park. The photograph is taken from the audience perspective, about 45 degrees right from center, looking at the stage. The stage fills the lower quarter of the frame, with a couple audience members in the foreground. A view of the ceiling of the pavilion fills the top half of the frame. The ceiling is paneled in warm strips of wood supported by metal arches curving over the stage. Behind the pavilion lush green trees and a hazy summer sky create a beautiful backdrop.
Viewed from the stage behind rows of flute players, our associate conductor, Paul Kile, addresses the audience with a microphone. He is centered in the frame, and is seen in profile looking towards the audience which is seated off the left side of the frame. In the background is a grassy lawn with green trees, and a hazy yellow sunset just beginning.
Looking between music stands the viewer sees a bearded male musician playing the baritone saxophone in an outdoor setting. He is wearing concert black attire and only the mouthpiece and very top of his instrument are visible. Other musicians playing trombones sit around him.
Viewed from the back-lefthand side of the stage, members of MSW perform outdoors under a covered pavilion. Centered in the frame is a lovely woman (both inside and out) playing the bass clarinet. In the background is a grassy lawn with green trees. The light has a special soft quality as a hazy yellow sunset is just beginning.
A male musician plays the tuba. The viewer is close behind the musician looking over his left shoulder. The tubist is seated along the right side of the frame, with his tuba in his lap towards the left. His left hand rests on top of the instrument. His face is reflected in the shiny brass bell.

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Happy Birthday, America!

Dr. Timothy Mahr
Principal Conductor & Music Director
Paul Kile
Associate Conductor
June 14 | 6 pm
Frank Rog Amphitheater, Central Park
Roseville, Minnesota

Repertoire

Carolyn Bremer
Early Light

Aaron Copland
Lincoln Portrait

Robert Jager
Lest We Forget

Morton Gould
American Salute

Ira Hearshen
Mambo Loco

James Reese Europe
Castles in Europe

Eric Ewazen
A Hymn for the Lost and the Living

Carmen Dragon 
America, the Beautiful