Staff reports
The Lowcountry Wind Symphony (LWS), under the direction of Donald F. Jemella, opens its 2024-2025 season with a longstanding tradition honoring America’s Veterans – Past, Present, Always.
LWS welcomes back vocal soloist Mezzo Soprano Katie McAllister.
The musical tribute to Veterans includes “This is My Country,” “Victory at Sea,” “Stars and Stripes Forever,” and much more. This year’s program features music to honor Vietnam Veterans, with David Shaffer’s “Reflections From the Wall” and “111465” by Stephen Melillo.
LWS is a concert band made up of some 60 amateur and professional brass, wind, and percussion players from the greater Beaufort area. Our concerts are admission free, but donations are gratefully received.
LWS will present Saluting America’s Veterans IX at the following venues:
— Sunday, Nov. 3: 4 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 157 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort, Open to the public.
— Wednesday, Nov. 6: 7 p.m., Magnolia Hall, Sun City, Bluffton, Residents/guests only.
— Wednesday, Nov. 13: 7 p.m., Carolina Balllroom, Dataw Island, DIC members/guests only.
