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City band, Sweet Adelines present patriotic program with sing‑along
Summary
The city band and the Five Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines International performed a patriotic program that included Irving Berlin's "God Bless America," a sing‑along led by Scott McKenzie and a solo by singer Gary at an outdoor public concert. Announcements and audience participation punctuated the program.
The city band and the Five Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines International performed a patriotic program at a public outdoor concert, featuring Irving Berlin's "God Bless America," a sing‑along and a solo by a performer named Gary.
The performance included recorded and live references to American‑themed repertoire and audience participation, with Scott McKenzie, introduced from the trumpet section as "another retired band director," leading a sing‑along. Candy Johnson, identified in remarks as the director of the Five Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines International, said the chorus was "so happy to be here to celebrate" and described the chorus's four‑part barbershop harmony and sectional roles.
Members of the audience and performers were invited onstage at points; the emcee asked attendees to "Please consider standing up when your service song is sung." The program included a band arrangement referred to as Beauchamp's "American Patrol," a reference to Irving Berlin's work, and a solo performance by a singer identified only as Gary, introduced as performing a rendition of "Seven Little Girls Sitting in the Back Seat." The emcee also invited two guests, Chad Gillette and Catherine Gillette, as family in the audience.
Announcements during the event referenced other local activities, including attendees "going down to the football stadium" the following evening for a separate show, and a television reference to a Ken Burns program about Teddy Roosevelt that was airing the previous Sunday. An emcee moment jokingly invited audience members to attempt a Kate Smith imitation; later a performer from the chorus noted the program would feature the chorus's bass, baritone, lead and tenor parts.
There were no formal votes, policy actions or legislative matters discussed during the program. The event was organized as a community performance with audience participation and brief on‑stage introductions and remarks.
"Have a safe drive home," the emcee told attendees as the event concluded, thanking people for coming.
