Symphony of the Lakes to give free patriotic concert July 1

The Wagon Wheel Symphony of the Lakes, under the direction of Maestro Jason Luke Thompson, will take listeners on a musical American road trip at its free patriotic concert to be held 8 p.m. Saturday, July 1, at the Miller Sunset Pavilion on Park Avenue in Winona Lake.

This first-ever musical concert in the Miller Pavilion will feature traditional Sousa marches, music from film scores, patriotic favorites and more. The orchestra will play in the pavilion, facing Winona Lake, and some seating will be provided. Patrons wishing to sit outside on the apron of the pavilion are encouraged to bring their own seating.

from 22 iconic movie themes. Along the way, hear some Appalachian fiddling with music by Mark O’Connor, a medley of tunes by Indiana composer Cole Porter and a stop in Chicago with a medley of music from the classic musical named after the city.”

He continued, “We will stop in Iowa with James Horner’s music from “Field of Dreams” and hear the majestic sounds of Ferde Grofé’s “Grand Canyon Suite.” As usual, we will hear some patriotic favorites and honor those who have served in the various branches of the United States military.” pionship races are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 10.

Warsaw’s course is a mixed environment of grassy open fields and wooded trails. The spectatorfriendly course consists of an outer and inner loop over slightly rolling grassy terrain, as well as two separate wooded trail loops. The course is wide enough to run three abreast at all times, and the set up allows student-athletes to see and be encouraged by teammates several times throughout the course.

“Bethel is very excited to host the NCCAA Cross Country National Championships,” stated Bethel University Athletic Director Tony Natali. “I am passionate about the NCCAA and all the aspects that it values. Bethel and the NCCAA share a love for Christ and this will be a great opportunity to demonstrate that.”

Teams from across the country will compete in these events and will also have the opportunity to serve the local community through a Christian Service Project. Details of the CSP will be released closer to the event date.

Chad Briscoe, director of athletics at Grace College, said, “We are excited to partner with Bethel University to bring these NCCAA Na-