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Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with patriotic favorites, Americana classics and country music. The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and Chorale are joined by The Swon Brothers, finalists from NBC\u2019s The Voice.<\/p>\n

The program features music by John Williams, Aaron Copland, Gwyneth Walker, Lee Greenwood and others in a celebration of freedom, community and the American experience.<\/p>\n

Tickets: $35 adults; $16 for youth age 18 and under.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with patriotic favorites, Americana classics and country music. 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