Patriotic Pops

Patriotic Pops
Naples Philharmonic Special Performance

Naples Philharmonic
Manuel López-Gómez, associate conductor
Naples Philharmonic Chorus
Jeremy T. Warner, director
Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus
Barbara Sletto, director
Julie Benko, vocalist
Dr. Richard Lublin, guest conductor May 22

Tracey Rush —  Spirit of Freedom
Rodgers and Hammerstein II —  I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy from South Pacific
Schönberg, Boublil, Natel and Kretzmer — I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misérables
André J. Thomas — I Hear America Singing
John Williams — The Patriot
Traditional — Shenandoah
Guthrie — This Land Is Your Land
Traditional — Simple Gifts
Traditional — My Country, ‘Tis of Thee
Robert Jager — Esprit de Corps
Arlen and Harburg — Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Styne and Merrill — Don’t Rain on My Parade from Funny Girl
Anderson — Bugler’s Holiday
Andersson, Rice and Ulvaeus — Anthem from Chess
Sousa — The Washington Post March
Joseph M. Martin — The Folded Flag
Various — Armed Forces Medley
Berlin — God Bless America

The Naples Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic Chorus and Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus and Broadway star Julie Benko come together for a rousing tribute to America’s musical legacy. Led by Associate Conductor Manuel López-Gómez, this annual tradition features stirring orchestral and choral selections by American composers, honoring the men and women who have served and the ideals that define our nation. From soaring patriotic melodies to timeless anthems, the program offers a powerful reflection on courage, resilience and unity — capturing the enduring spirit of the American people in a performance that uplifts and inspires.