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West Hartford is set to ring in America’s 250th birthday with a free, star-studded concert at Duffy Elementary School on Wednesday, July 1st, kicking off at 7:30 PM. Featuring the West Hartford Symphony Orchestra and Women’s Chorale, the evening celebrates the nation’s past and present through powerful music — including a brand-new piece, “Paean to Our Heroes,” composed by music director Richard Chiarappa to honor all branches of the military, including the Space Force, plus firefighters and first responders. The Women’s Chorale will spotlight female and African American composers like Elaine Hagenberg and Rollo Dilworth, who set Maya Angelou’s words to music. The program also includes a soprano soloist performing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” narrators honoring the armed forces, a moving setting of “The Gettysburg Address,” and a haunting violin solo of “Ashokan Farewell.” It’s a night of unity, history, and celebration — all free and open to the public.

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