June 3, 2010

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Music Summer Band will present a free Fourth of July concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 4 on the lawn in front of Bartow Arena, 617 13th St. South. The concert will feature patriotic songs, traditional band music, pop tunes, Disney favorites, movie and Broadway themes and an audience sing-a-long medley that will include "America the Beautiful," "You're a Grand Old Flag" and "God Bless the U.S.A."

All ages are welcome for a relaxing hour of free, family-friendly music leading up to the annual community fireworks display atop Red Mountain. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are encouraged. The band also will sell chances to step in as guest conductor for the band. Chances are $2 each or $5 for three chances and will be available at the event. For more information call the UAB Department of Music at 205-934-7376.

After the concert, the fireworks can be seen from the Bartow lawn or patrons may choose to walk over to the Campus Green, on University Boulevard between 14th and 16th streets South.

The UAB Summer Band is a community band with 75 members, led by Sue Samuels, Ph.D., assistant professor of music and director of bands.

About the UAB Department of Music

UAB is the first all-Steinway piano school in Alabama. The UAB Department of Music presents more than 150 concerts, recitals, master classes, and lectures each year - many of them free - for more than 400,000 people throughout the region. The department features 17 ensembles. It is part of the UAB College of Arts and Sciences, home to academic disciplines that include the arts, humanities, sciences and the School of Education.