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A Salute to America

Featuring John Goodman and the US Naval Academy Glee Club

📍 This event takes place at Powell Hall

🕒 2 hours (including intermission)

Friday, Nov 20, 2026, 7:30pm Get Tickets Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, 7:30pm Get Tickets

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Program

John Morris Russell, conductor
John Goodman, narrator
US Naval Academy Glee Club
US Naval Academy Pipes and Drums

John Stafford Smith / arr. Peter Anthony “The Star-Spangled Banner”
James Reese Europe / arr. Tim Berens Hey! There!
John Williams Air and Simple Gifts
Peter Boyer American Mosaic
Leonard Bernstein “New York, New York” from On the Town
Frank Loesser “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” from Guys and Dolls
Mitch Leigh / arr. Bill Holcombe “The Impossible Dream” from Man of La Mancha
Traditional / arr. Mack Wilberg “My Country, ’Tis of Thee”
Earl Robinson / arr. Myer “Jeff” Alexander “The House I Live In”
William Steffe / arr. Wilhousky “Battle Hymn of the Republic”
Various / arr. Hayman/Kessler Armed Forces Salute
John Newton / arr. Mack Wilberg “Amazing Grace”

About this Concert

Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with award-winning actor and St. Louis native John Goodman as he narrates American Mosaic, an exciting multimedia experience that pairs a sweeping orchestral performance by the SLSO with breathtaking visuals of the American landscape. Then, experience the resounding voices of the US Naval Academy Glee Club as these talented midshipmen join the SLSO for an evening featuring Broadway favorites, patriotic anthems, choral classics, and more.

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Artists

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John Morris Russell

Conductor

US Naval Academy Glee Club

US Naval Academy Pipes and Drums

Musicians of the SLSO

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The USNA Glee Club joins the SLSO to perform patriotic anthems, Broadway favorites, and more, featuring American Mosaic, a dynamic multimedia experience celebrating America’s 250th.

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