This kick-off concert benefits Pinnacle Winds, a fine arts organization in South Kansas City. Held in a traditional concert setting, the event will feature music celebrating America’s 250th birthday; Business casual attire.

Mission Statement: The organization, which strives to be the first, full-time, civilian professional wind band in America this century, promotes the wind band’s best repertoire with a focus on both established masterworks and more recently composed, artistic-level works; and provides educational outreach to school music programs to enhance learning possibilities.