The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra has scheduled its annual Memorial Day salute to the military this Saturday and Sunday.The Jackson County segment of Sounds by the Sea 2011 has been set for Sunday, May 29, at Pascagoula Beach Park.
The pre-concert at 7 p.m. features the Freedom Chorus before the symphony orchestra begins its tribute at 7:30 p.m.
In Harrison County, the concert takes place Saturday, May 28, at the Centennial Plaza, which is the old Veterans Administration property in Gulfport.
In Gulfport, the pre-concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. with music from the South Mississippi Gulf Coast Civic Chorale; at 7 p.m. the Coastal Vibrations from the Jefferson Davis Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Commmunity College will provide their military tribute before the symphony ; 7 p.m. and symphonic music starts at 7:30 p.m.
Gates open at 6 p.m. at both Sounds by the Sea.
The pre-concerts and orchestra performances pay tribute to the memory and service of personnel in all American military branches, and are part of celebrations for the Memorial Day Weekend that begins Friday, May 27, and ends Monday, May 30, which happens to the actual date of the holiday.
The events are free to the public, but VIP seating is available for $300 per table, which seat eight people. The tables are limited. Interested residents should contact the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra at 228-896-4276.
According to information from the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce in Pascagoula, the Sounds by the Sea at the Beach Park will be broadcast live on AM 1580 WPMO and AM 1440 WVVG. The concert may be heard at http://www.talkradio1580.com/ live, or residents may use the link http://talkradio1580.com/2601.html.
Users of iPhones may go to the App Store and download the free app listed as Talk Radio 1580. Blackberry and Android users may download the free Tunein.com radio app and search for WPMO. The App Store will have Tune IN Radio.
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