Live Music & Fireworks at Silver Beach July 4

Fireworks, Sand & Symphony

What better way to show our love for America than by continuing the tradition of music and fireworks? Join us early at the beautiful Shadowland Pavilion on Silver Beach for food, drink and live music! To start off the evening, Mark Ficks will bring rock, blues and country together for a one-of-a-kind performance. At 9:00pm, don’t miss patriotic favorites including Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with a thunderous fireworks display overhead. (Full program list below.) The evening will include fun for the whole family. Stretch out on a blanket, relax in your lawn chair, or gather around a picnic table and enjoy the perfect end to your Independence Day! Be a part of the fun Monday, July 4, 2016, 6:00pm at Shadowland Pavilion on Silver Beach in St. Joseph, MI.

 6:00pm - Mark Ficks

This diverse artist brings rock, blues, & country influences to the stage with him each time he performs, as well as an energy and lyrical style that engages his audience. http://www.markficks.com/

 9:00pm - SMSO

Patriotic favorites, including Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, will be performed during the fireworks display.

Fireworks begin at dusk.

Tickets

Beach Series (In Advance)

*Beach concert tickets are $5 higher the day of*

Lawn Seating: $15 Adults / $5 Children (12 & under)

Bring a chair or blanket for the ultimate outdoor concert experience!

Reserved Seating Area: $25 for all ages

We provide chairs in a reserved section; the hassle-free and worry-free way to go!

Reserved Table: Available in advance for $300

Includes ten tickets and 2 VIP parking passes.

Beach Pass: $50

Mix & Match! 4 lawn tickets to all orchestra beach concerts.

If you don't have a reserved seat or table, please bring a blanket or lawn chair!

No alcohol is allowed to be brought in the gates.

Beverages and food will be sold, provided by Classic Catering & Events.  The menu includes assorted grilled items, sandwiches, chips, popcorn, candy, soft drinks, and water.

Bio

Mark Ficks

This diverse artist brings rock, blues, & country influences to the stage with him each time he performs, as well as an energy and lyrical style that engages his audience. Mark's music comes from the heart and is rooted in his Southern Indiana and Kentucky upbringing. Family is a common theme in his lyrics, and he draws inspiration from his own experiences and from others. Because of this, listeners can easily relate to the stories and messages in his music.

Mark’s dad (Bill "Smooth-Sticks" Ficks) will be guest-starring on the drums for a few tunes during this concert. Bill turns 70 the week of the show, and it's pretty impressive how "young" he is! Also one of Mark’s kids might pop up on the stage and play some songs with the band. Bill and his wife have 5 kiddos that love playing music now, and he tries to involve them as much as possible. Their home is a very loud place!

For this Independence Day Celebration, Dennis Varo will be joining Mark Ficks on bass guitar and backing vocals, with Tony Borden on the drums. As far as the music they’ll be playing, it'll be all over the place from Bruno Mars to Bob Seger, Pharrell, Jimmy Buffett, Guns & Roses, Prince, Kenny Chesney and anything else you can think of. Mark always jokes that if someone sees one of his shows and is asked "What kind of music does that Mark Ficks guy play?" his hope is that the answer is "I don't know!" because he truly plays everything. Mark will be running around between the piano and electric and acoustic guitars and having a blast. Mark believes the audience will be able to tell very clearly how much fun the band has on stage. They don't take themselves too seriously, and they laugh a lot, especially at their mistakes.

In addition to performing the songs that he has penned, Mark has a library of hundreds of cover tunes, and can be found filling dance floors, and helping venues to sell a lot of drinks and food! Whether playing a solo acoustic show or with his full band ("The Significant Others"), Mark's versatile set lists include upbeat popular songs of all different styles & eras.

 www.markficks.com

Program

The Star-Spangled Banner………………..………………………...................................John S. Smith

Liberty Fanfare………………..………………………...................................John Williams

“The Thunderer” March………………..………………………...................................John Philip Sousa

Songs of the Nation………………..………………………...................................J. Bodewalt Lampe

“Hail to the Spirit of Liberty”………………..………………………...................................John Philip Sousa

American Salute ………………..………………………...................................Morton Gould

The American Frontier………………..………………………...................................arr. Calvin Custer

Suite from A River Runs Through It………………..………………………...................................Mark Isham

The First Day of Spring………………..………………………...................................Leroy Anderson

Salute to the Big Apple………………..………………………...................................arr. Calvin Custer

1812 Overture, Op. 49………………..………………………...................................Pyotr Tchaikovsky

“Belle of Chicago”………………..………………………...................................John Philip Sousa

“El Capitan”………………..………………………...................................John Philip Sousa

“The Stars and Stripes Forever”………………..………………………...................................John Philip Sousa

The Water’s Edge Summer Music Series is underwritten by The Schalon Foundation.  The Symphony is able to perform these concerts only with support of our community.  While that support takes many forms, we are particularly grateful to The Tiscornia Foundation, Bud Distributing and WSJM.

The Shadowland Pavilion is located at Silver Beach County Park, St. Joseph, MI 49085.

Please visit www.smso.org for park rules at each concert.

In case of rain, the performance will be held at St. Joseph High School Auditorium, 2521 Stadium Drive, St. Joseph, MI 49085.

For more information, contact the Symphony office at 269-982-4030 or visit www.smso.org