Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra
Music Director Jere Flint To Lead ASYO
At Centennial Olympic Park’s 4th Of July Celebration

• Concert To Feature Works by Francis Scott Key, Sousa, Copland, and Tchaikovsky
• Soloists To Be Actor Ric Reitz, Vocalist Wendy Bennett, and String Trio True Dixon
• Concert Finale and Fireworks To Be Broadcast Live in High-Definition Television On 11Alive WXIA-TV and Simulcast On Star 94FM

The Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO) will headline Centennial Olympic Park’s 4th of July Celebration on Friday, July 4, 2008 at 8:30 pm.  The concert will be led by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Staff Conductor and Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Music Director Jere Flint, and will feature solo performances by actor Ric Reitz, vocalist Wendy Bennett, and string trio True Dixon.  The concert includes works by Francis Scott Key, Sousa, Copland, and Tchaikovsky, among others.  Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra alumni, from the time it was founded in 1974, will join the ASYO for this family-friendly event.  GE Energy is the presenting sponsor of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra.

The annual festivities in the Park begin early with children’s activities from noon – 5:00 p.m. including arts and crafts, face painting, performances, inflatables, stilt walkers, and more.  Visitors can also relax on the Great Lawn and cool off in the world famous Fountain of Rings.

The free musical entertainment starts at 5:00 pm, with a finale by the ASYO.  The evening concludes with the AirTran Airways Fireworks Spectacular synchronized to a special selection of patriotic music.  The award-winning fireworks show will also be broadcast live in high-definition television on 11Alive WXIA-TV as well as simulcast on Star 94FM.  Special thanks to AirTran Airways, Coca-Cola, Star 94FM, 11Alive WXIA-TV and 790 The Zone.

Each year, thousands of people come to Centennial Olympic Park to celebrate Independence Day.  MARTA is strongly encouraged for transportation.  Exit the West Line at the Philips Arena/Dome/GWCC Station (W-1) or exit the North Line at Peachtree Center (N-1), and follow the signs to Centennial Olympic Park.  Glass containers, pets, fireworks, weapons, vending and grills are prohibited.  All bags are subject to search. Alcohol may not be brought into the Park; however, it is available for purchase, along with food and nonalcoholic beverages, inside the venue.

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