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DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY Maj. Jim Keene of the U.S. Army Band leads a patriotic program. July 4 at 1 p.m. At the Meyerson, 2301 Flora. $14-$35. 214-528-5576. www.dws.org.
•Orchestra performs a concert, presented by the city of Dallas and Friends of Fair Park. Includes fireworks show. July 4 at 8:15 p.m. Steps of Hall of State, Fair Park. Free. 214-426-3400.

HAGGARD PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Plano Community Band takes the stage at the quaint gazebo in Haggard Park for "A Star Spangled Salute." Bring blankets, chairs and picnics. Thursday at 7 p.m. Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St., Plano. Free. www.planoband.com.

MUSIC IN THE PARK Mesquite Symphonic Band presents the program "Salute to the U.S. Armed Forces" and a children's parade around the park (after the concert). Monday at 7:15 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food concessionaires will be on-site. Westlake Park, 600 Gross, Mesquite. Free. 972-216-8125. www.mesquitesymphonicband.org.

A MUSICAL FOURTH The audience is encouraged to sing along as the Chapel of the Cross church presents a free patriotic program, which will feature choral anthems and favorites. Selections include "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," "Armed Forces Medley" and John Philip Sousa's original lyrics to "Stars and Stripes Forever." There'll also be a barbecue and pie-tasting. July 4 at 4 p.m. At the church, 4333 Cole Ave. Free; donations accepted. 214-521-6062. www.musicalfourth.com.

PLANO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Hector Guzman conducts a patriotic pops concert, which will feature the Town North Plano Men of Note and Rich-Tone Chorus. July 4 at 3 p.m. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance, Richardson. $10-$35 ($2 more at the door). 972-473-7262. www.planosymphony.org.

RICHARDSON COMMUNITY BAND The group's summer outdoor concert series presents "Independence Day Celebration." July 4 at 8 p.m. at Breckinridge Park, Renner and Brand, Richardson. Free. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. 972-673-8256. www.richardsoncommunityband.org.

VOICES FOR AMERICA CONCERT The Voices of Flower Mound performs songs that honor America. July 5 at 7 p.m. Flower Mound Community Church, 3415 Cross Timbers, Flower Mound. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 214-215-0895. www.geocities.com/ron450/VFM.html.

Compiled by Nancy Moore

Published in The Dallas Morning News: 06.27.08

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