The Firelands Symphony Orchestra (FSO), under the direction of Carl Topilow, will present a free pops concert “Farewell to Summer” at 7 p.m. Sept.
7 at McBride Arboretum on the BGSU Firelands campus, 1 University Drive in Huron, according to a news release. Fans enjoying last year’s summer pops at McBride Arboretum. (Photos by Doug Klein/Firelands Photography) The concert is free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of Randolph J.
& Estelle M. Dorn Foundation, The Lange Trust of Sandusky Library, Wightman-Wieber Charitable Foundation, Shores & Islands Ohio and Ohio Arts Council, the release said. This concert will feature a full orchestra and guest vocalist Tricia Tanguy, who has appeared all over the world and recently performed at the Met Gala with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, according to the release.
The concert program was designed by Topilow to appeal to a family audience, offering something for everyone, the release said. The program includes a large segment of music from Disney films, including “The Little Mermaid,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Mary Poppins” and more. It also will feature patriotic selections such as “Stars and Stripes Forever” and “Armed Forces Salute,” recognizing local veterans in attendance, the release said.
There also will be pieces from classic films, such as “Star Wars” and “Back to the Future.” Finally, there will be a variety of orchestral pieces from Leroy Ander.