By Paula Pyzik Scott

A photo story about a choral concert? If you attended the July 4 America 250 concert at Bluffton Presbyterian Church, the sounds of the patriotic program may still be sounding in your memory. 

Some 35 vocalists, a pianist and a drummer under the direction of Dan Basinger delighted a full house with a program of beloved and familiar songs. Basinger provided background on the music and invited veterans to stand during the Tribute to the Armed Services.

The Star Spangled Banner

• Francis Scott Key, John Stafford Smith, arr. Floyd Werle

America the Beautiful

• Katherine L Bates, arr. Samuel A. Ward

God Bless America

• Irving Berlin, arr Roy Ringwalk

Battle Hymn of the Republic

• Julia Ward How, arr. Roy Ringwald. Soloist Brent Zimmerman

Tribute to the Armed Services

• Army, Marines, Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Space Force; arr. Lloyd Larson

Colonel Boey's Grand Old Flag

• Kenneth J. Alford, George M. Cohan, arr. Greg Gilpin

The Lord Bless You and Keep You

• Peter Lutkin

PIANIST Sue Van Eman

DRUMS Tanya Best

SINGERS

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Future America 250 in Bluffton, Ohio Events

August 4 - Bluffton's National Night Out (fireworks) @ Bluffton Swimming Pool

August 8 - Bluffton Historical Society Day @ 1899 Depot at Buckeye Lake September 5 - Bluffton Music Porch Fest @ various locations in Bluffton September 26 - All-American Apple Pie Baking Contest @ 1861 Wine Lounge

October 17 - Hamilton the movie musical @ Shannon Theater

October 17 - Chili Cook-Off (public choice voting) @ Middle School Cafeteria

November 19 -JH/HS Yankee Doodle Christmas Tree Expo @ BACC Jingle Bell Stroll

November 28 - Quilt Raffle @ Blaze of Lights (following the lighting)

November 29 - It's A Wonderful Life stage play @ Middle School cafeteria

December - Build Colonial Christmas Toys @ Swiss Historical Society Homestead

December - Modern Day Christmas Carolling @ Downtown Bluffton