Nashville Symphony Orchestrates Summer Fun

Nashville Symphony is getting ready for the warm weather with a variety of fun, festive summer events planned for May, June and July.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center opens its doors for the annual Regions FREE Day of Music on Sunday, May 22, at noon. Previously held in the fall, this hugely popular event invites the entire community to enjoy free musical performances all day long and into the night. More than 20 local performers, including Music City Youth Orchestra, the jazzy Latin sounds of the San Rafael Trio, organist Andrew Risinger and big band ensemble, The Establishment, will perform throughout the building. The music will range from classical to jazz to pop, with a 7 p.m. concert by the Nashville Symphony in Laura Turner Concert Hall.

Associate Conductor Kelly Corcoran and Resident Conductor Albert-George Schram have planned a string of great programs for the Symphony's Region's Community Concerts. Featuring a mix of beloved orchestral favorites, classic tunes and unforgettable movie music, this year's concerts include "A Salute to the Boston Pops," featuring works by Gershwin, John Williams, Leroy Anderson and more; "Hoe-Down," a musical celebration of the American West, featuring the William Tell Overture and Copland's Rodeo; and "Russian Fireworks," featuring Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, the waltz from Sleeping Beauty and much more. Nashville Symphony will offer the opportunity to win concert tickets at each performance. So pack a picnic, load up the lawn chairs, bring the family and enjoy a night of music under the stars!

Except where noted, all concerts are free and are led by Associate Conductor Kelly Corcoran.

•Tuesday, May 3, at 8 p.m. - Calsonic Arena, Shelbyville
Admission: $5. Conductor: Albert-George Schram

•Thursday, June 9, at 8 p.m. - East Park, Nashville
"A Salute to Boston Pops"
Regions will have a video booth where patrons can share their opinions, with footage to be used in a special video page on the Symphony's website.

•Friday, June 10, at 8 p.m. - Bicentennial Mall, Nashville
"A Salute to Boston Pops"

•Sunday, June 12, at 7 p.m. - Crockett Park, Brentwood
"A Salute to Boston Pops"

•Tuesday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. - Cumberland University, Lebanon
Admission: $5. Free bookmarks for kids.

•Wednesday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. - Moss-Wright Park, Goodlettsville,
"Hoe-Down"

•Tuesday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. - Centennial Park, Nashville
"Hoe-Down"
Bring your dog to the concert.

•Tuesday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. - Centennial Park, Nashville
"Russian Fireworks"
Children's costume contest for best-dressed Romeo or Juliet.

Running June 17-July 9, Nashville Symphony's Summer Festival brings an international flair to Schermerhorn Symphony Center. First up is "Spanish Nights," a special evening of Latin-themed selections conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero on June 17 & 18. In conjunction with the International Trombone Festival taking place in Nashville this summer, the Symphony will present the world premiere of Daniel Schnyder's jazzy Concerto for Trombone on June 24 & 25. To conclude the summer season, on July 8 & 9 German cellist Alban Gerhardt performs Saint-Saëns' First Cello Concerto with the Symphony under the baton of Mei-Ann Chen. Enjoy a scrumptious summer supper and live entertainment in the Schermerhorn courtyard before the concerts. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information on dates and to order tickets, visit http://www.nashvillesymphony.org/main.taf?p=1,30.

Nashville Symphony will help the city of Nashville celebrate Independence Day with a free concert in Riverfront Park on July 4. Enjoy lots of family fun and one of the best fireworks displays anywhere! For more information about this event, visit http://musiccityjuly4th.com/.

For more information about the Nashville Symphony's Regions Community Concerts, please call 615.687.6500.

Special thanks to all of the sponsors for our summer concerts: Regions, Publix Super Markets Charities, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, the City of Brentwood and Cracker Barrel Foundation.

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