An Armed Forces Salute! Concert

The Londontowne Symphony Orchestra’s “An Armed Forces Salute!” will honor the contribution active duty and veteran military members make to our country. The rousing program of patriotic music includes: Armed Forces - The Pride of America!, Variants of the Navy Hymn, American Salute, America the Beautiful, Band of Brothers Suite, Stars and Stripes Forever, God Bless America, God Bless the USA, Rise Up, Esprit the Corps, and more. As a special treat vocalist Parijita Bartola will open the concert singing the Star Spangled Banner. Ms. Bartola is an 18-year-old singer/songwriter who was the first Nepali American on Season 22 of NBC’s “The Voice” on team John Legend. She grew up in Severna Park graduating from Severna Park High school and performed the national anthem at Governor Wes Moore's inauguration. Major General Andrew Davis, USMC (ret.) will set the tone of the concert with a personal reflection on the contributions and sacrifices of our military members. He retired from the Marine Corps in 2008 after a 38-year military career including tours in three wars. Margaret Bergen Davis, recently retired from the Blue Star Families, will address the vital contributions of service members’ families. Tickets for the “An Armed Forces Salute!” concert are just $25 – and free for students of all ages. With a military ID, veterans and active duty service members will be admitted free.