Patriotic Fireside
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The Patriotic Service, one of the Freedom Festival’s most celebrated traditions, has undergone quite a makeover in the last couple of years. Today, not even Broadway can compete with the combination of inspirational music, theater and patriotism found at this memorable (and free) event—acclaimed last year as one of the most stirring celebrations of America in the nation.
Don’t miss this year’s Patriotic Service on June 26 at the Marriott Center at 7:00pm, headlined by Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan. Teresa was crowned Miss America 2011 on January 15 at the 90th Anniversary of the Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas. Since her crowning, she has been traveling the country appearing on numerous national and local television programs.
Powerful musical performances, along with incredible stories of freedom, will define the evening. Several talented artists will be singing, one of which is popular local performer Daniel Beck. World-renowned choral conductor Craig Jessop has called Daniel “Utah’s answer to Josh Groban.” Daniel’s fans have come to love his fun personality and fantastic vocal finesse. From lead roles in stage musicals to starring roles in several Liken The Scriptures DVDs, Daniel is a renowned vocalist and recording artist, and a member of the new pop/classical trio After Daybreak.
Benjamin D. Hale is currently performing in The Phantom of the Opera in Las Vegas.
As an original member of the Las Vegas company, he and his cast just celebrated their
2,000th performance. Benjamin has performed in various productions throughout the states of Utah and Nevada. He is a native of Orem, and will wow the audience at Patriotic Service with his amazing vocal skills.
Kerilyn Johnson has performed for audiences all over the world, and has been on BYU’s music faculty for 15 years. Her students have enjoyed success on Broadway, in local and national professional theaters and on American Idol. From 2002-2007, she sang with the group Providence, a foursome signed by Deseret Book’s record label, Shadow Mountain.
The American Heritage Lyceum Philharmonic is comprised of talented students, ages 13-18, from across the state of Utah. Their mission includes performing music that educates both heart and mind. Twice recognized as the best ensemble of its kind by Best of State Utah, the philharmonic is one of only two orchestras in the country to be selected as a showcased performing ensemble at the 2010 American String Teachers Association National Conference, and has been recognized across the nation as one of the premier youth performing ensembles.
Kendra Lowe, producer of the Patriotic Service and Assistant Executive Producer of Stadium of Fire, is a veteran of the stage. She began studying violin at age three, followed by piano, banjo and other instruments. A member of the phenomenally talented Lowe Family, she has spent many years performing all over the world, including touring with David Archuleta as his pianist and musical director. She is excited to be involved with the Freedom Festival!
The 23rd Army Band of the Utah National Guard, one of the most celebrated state musical institutions, will return to Patriotic Service this year to share their amazing patriotism and musical versatility with the crowd.
Joseph Paur has lent his talents to the stage and screen for many years. He is an accomplished actor and singer with a beautiful baritone voice. Besides his starring role in the family movie Rigoletto, he has been in several LDS movies and is frequently seen on stage at Hale Center Theater. Joseph will be acting and narrating at the Patriotic Service.
With these amazing musicians and actors coming together on June 26, the Patriotic Service is an event you simply cannot miss!
Chairperson(s): Boyd Craig - boyd.craig@franklincovey.com
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