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Utah Teens to Headline National Mall July 4th
19 Jun
Summary
- Young musicians will headline America 250 celebration on National Mall.
- Band is fundraising $100,000 for the prestigious Independence Day performance.
- They will perform a diverse set spanning American music history.
The Crescent Super Band, a 28-year-old ensemble of 25 musicians ages 15-18 from Utah, is preparing for a headlining performance on the National Mall for America 250. This event represents the biggest opportunity in the group's history.
The band received an unexpected invitation to perform after impressing a National Endowment for the Arts chair during a recent school performance. The opportunity requires significant fundraising, with a goal of $100,000 to cover travel and production costs, of which approximately $25,000 has been raised as of Tuesday afternoon.
Directed by Caleb Chapman, the band is rehearsing extensively for the July 4th celebration. Their program will showcase a wide spectrum of American music, from big band era hits to contemporary songs, concluding with a patriotic arrangement of 'Battle Hymn of the Republic.'
Following their Washington D.C. performance on June 30, the Crescent Super Band plans a brief tour to other national landmarks, including Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, and Mount Rushmore, as part of the nation's semiquincentennial festivities.
