July 7, 2008. Toledo, Ohio – Music Under the Stars 2008 is an 8 week series of FREE musical events featuring the Toledo Concert Band, conductor Sam Szor, commentator Gordon Ward, and local guest artists. Beginning on Sunday, July 13th at 7:30 pm, come and experience this unique family-friendly series at the beautiful Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre, located at 2700 Broadway. Music Director and Conductor Sam Szor returns for his 56th season, along with legendary commentator, Gordon Ward. An estimated 2 million loyal audience members have attended since its inception.
Music Under the Stars summer concerts remain FREE and open to the public due to the generosity of these returning major sponsors: The Andersons, Inc., Anthem Blue & Cross Blue Shield, GM Powertrain/UAW Local 14, Sunoco, and UAW Region 2-B. Joining this esteemed group of sponsors this season is Mathews Ford of Oregon. Mercy Health Partners returns as the guest artist sponsor and The Toledo Zoo and the Toledo Symphony continue to provide essential in kind, material, and administrative support.
“This wonderful tradition of free concerts would not be possible were it not for the generous support from the sponsors,” Toledo Concert Band manager, Keith McWatters, offered. “Providing eight concerts featuring the area’s most talented professional musicians and entertainers is a wonderful tribute to the sponsor’s investment in the quality of life programs for our community and region.”
“I am pleased to begin my fifty-sixth season of Music Under the Stars,” said Sam Szor, conductor. “The support of this community has been overwhelming and I look forward to another wonderful season.”
Upcoming Music Under the Star’s performance themes are:
July 13 Broadway: Past and Present
July 20 Fun Facts: Disney
July 27 Andrew Lloyd Weber: Different by Design
August 3 America: Passing the Baton
August 10 Hollywood: Dreams We Share
August 17 Lerner and Loewe: With Class
August 24 Jazz - Musical Diversity
August 31 Rodgers and Hammerstein: Top Music Team