April 27, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Hurricane High School Auditorium
Concert Program
Conductors for this concert are Janelle Ruesch, Brian Thompson, and Heber White.
The performance features patriotic story narrations from “The Miracle of America” performed by Bill Norton of Liberty Village.
Presentation and Posting of the Colors
American Legion
The Star Spangled Banner
Please Stand
John Stafford Smith/Arranged by Douglas Gibson
Narration: The Miracle at the Old South Church
Cumberland Cross
Carl Strommen
Narration: The Bulletproof George Washington
Summon the Heroes
John Williams/Arranged by Calvin Custer
Narration: With Humility I Accept & A Light to All Mankind
American Folk Hymn Medley
Arranged by Don Hart
Narration: The Sacrifice Be Mine – Caesar Rodney
When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again
Arranged by Jay Rouse and Ric Domenico
Narration: An Uncommon Miracle – Emily Gieger
Vocal Song: One Hundred Miles
Performed by Ashlie Chaston of Liberty Village
American Portrait #1
Robert W. Smith
Narration: Washington’s Worst Ordeal
The Stars and Stripes Forever
John Philip Sousa
Retiring of the Colors
American Legion
View a PDF version of tonight’s program here.
Musicians
*Principal Player
Violin I
*Teya Applegate
Kirsten Skow
Amber Stout
Debra Thornton
Viola
*Melissa Nay
Gerrod Nelson
Cello
*Ethan Allen
Nick Jeppson
Emily Wilson
Nataly Wixom-Burdick
Bass
*William Ruesch
Harp
Piano
Bass Clarinet
*Rebecca Collins
Horn
Julie Curtis
*Sabrina Leavenworth
Trumpet
Mike Crockett
*Scott Munson
Tuba
Musician Spotlight
Amber Bodell
Amber has been playing the flute for the last 30 years. She learned in her 7th grade band class, played all though middle school and high school and then when she attended Dixie State University. After college, she continued to play whenever she could with her church group.
Nick Jeppson
Nick started playing the piano at the age of eight, but quit after two years. When he was in the sixth grade his friend convinced him to join the school orchestra playing the violin. Nick’s mother talked him into playing the cello instead.
Acknowledgements
Hurricane Valley Symphony gratefully acknowledges the following for their financial donations:
- Anonymous Donor
Hurricane Valley Symphony gratefully acknowledges the following for their support:
- Hurricane High School
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