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Program

POPS ON THE RIVER 2024

July 3, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Coolidge Park

ISMAEL SANDOVAL | conductor
CHRISTOPHER BODY | announcer
ROSELLA EWIG | vocalist

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John Stafford Smith

Star Spangled Banner
Morton Gould
American Salute

George Gershwin
(arr. R. McBride)

Overture to Girl Crazy
Bob Lowden
Armed Forces Salute
Henry Mancini
Moon River

Walter Murphy

A Fifth of Beethoven
Jerod Impichchaachaaha' TateChokfi': Sarcasm for String Orchestra and Percussion
Leonard BernsteinWest Side Story Selections

 

INTERMISSION

John Williams

Superman March

Alan Silvestri

Back to the Future Suite

John Williams

Hymn to the Fallen from Saving Private Ryan

Robert Lopez

Music from Frozen

James Stephenson

Sing Along, America!
    (Scroll down for lyrics)

John Philip Sousa
(arr. Clark McAlister)
Stars and Stripes Forever
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky1812 Overture, Op. 49

The CSO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 
Ticket sales only cover a fraction of our operating costs.
You can help us continue to spread the love of music throughout Chattanooga by donating today!

Online: https://givebutter.com/WuBu8T
Venmo: @chattsymphony 
(last 4 digits 4149)


Special thanks to:









Conductor Biography
Sing Along, America! Lyrics
Pops on the River T-Shirts!

Order your CSO Pops on the River t-shirt now!


Shirts ordered online can be picked up from the CSO Tent at Pops on the River starting at 5:30 PM on July 3, 2025.
The CSO Tent is located to the left of the stage (closest side to the river) in Coolidge Park.

T-shirts are Sand colored, Unisex fit, 100% cotton. Available in sizes S - XXL only.

Shirts are also available to purchase in person at the CSO Tent at  Pops on the River at Coolidge Park on July 3, 2025.

BUY YOUR SHIRT >
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert - 24-hour presale!

Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert 24-hour presale!

January 31, 2026 - The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert featuring the complete film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to the film. 

We have released a limited number of seats in select areas (back of Rear Orchestra and Balcony) for this ONLINE-ONLY pre-sale!

This is your chance to secure your seats well before the official August 1 on-sale date to the general public, but don't wait too long! Once our limited inventory of pre-sale seats is gone, they're gone.

May the force be with you!

Grab your tickets here before 11:59 PM tonight!

SHOP THE SALE >


Premium seating in the Front Orchestra and the front of the Rear Orchestra sections is only accessible to CSO Subscribers until August 1.

The CSO Pops Series is generously sponsored by the First Horizon Foundation.
This concert is made possible by:


© 2018 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © DISNEY.


Donate

Just as every musician has a role in a symphony orchestra, every donor plays a part.
Invest in your community by donating to the CSO today!

DONATE
Image for Pops on the River - Copy
Program

POPS ON THE RIVER 2024

July 3, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Coolidge Park

ISMAEL SANDOVAL | conductor
CHRISTOPHER BODY | announcer
ROSELLA EWIG | vocalist

Enjoying the show?
Be sure to follow and tag us on socials!
Facebook: @ChattSymphony | Follow >
Instagram: @ChattSymphony | Follow >
TikTok: @ChattSymphony | Follow >


John Stafford Smith

Star Spangled Banner
Morton Gould
American Salute

George Gershwin
(arr. R. McBride)

Overture to Girl Crazy
Bob Lowden
Armed Forces Salute
Henry Mancini
Moon River

Walter Murphy

A Fifth of Beethoven
Jerod Impichchaachaaha' TateChokfi': Sarcasm for String Orchestra and Percussion
Leonard BernsteinWest Side Story Selections

 

INTERMISSION

John Williams

Superman March

Alan Silvestri

Back to the Future Suite

John Williams

Hymn to the Fallen from Saving Private Ryan

Robert Lopez

Music from Frozen

James Stephenson

Sing Along, America!
    (Scroll down for lyrics)

John Philip Sousa
(arr. Clark McAlister)
Stars and Stripes Forever
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky1812 Overture, Op. 49

The CSO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 
Ticket sales only cover a fraction of our operating costs.
You can help us continue to spread the love of music throughout Chattanooga by donating today!

Online: https://givebutter.com/WuBu8T
Venmo: @chattsymphony 
(last 4 digits 4149)


Special thanks to:









Conductor Biography
Sing Along, America! Lyrics
Pops on the River T-Shirts!

Order your CSO Pops on the River t-shirt now!


Shirts ordered online can be picked up from the CSO Tent at Pops on the River starting at 5:30 PM on July 3, 2025.
The CSO Tent is located to the left of the stage (closest side to the river) in Coolidge Park.

T-shirts are Sand colored, Unisex fit, 100% cotton. Available in sizes S - XXL only.

Shirts are also available to purchase in person at the CSO Tent at  Pops on the River at Coolidge Park on July 3, 2025.

BUY YOUR SHIRT >
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert - 24-hour presale!

Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert 24-hour presale!

January 31, 2026 - The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera presents Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert featuring the complete film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to the film. 

We have released a limited number of seats in select areas (back of Rear Orchestra and Balcony) for this ONLINE-ONLY pre-sale!

This is your chance to secure your seats well before the official August 1 on-sale date to the general public, but don't wait too long! Once our limited inventory of pre-sale seats is gone, they're gone.

May the force be with you!

Grab your tickets here before 11:59 PM tonight!

SHOP THE SALE >


Premium seating in the Front Orchestra and the front of the Rear Orchestra sections is only accessible to CSO Subscribers until August 1.

The CSO Pops Series is generously sponsored by the First Horizon Foundation.
This concert is made possible by:


© 2018 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © DISNEY.


Donate

Just as every musician has a role in a symphony orchestra, every donor plays a part.
Invest in your community by donating to the CSO today!

DONATE