St. Louis Concert Series “Celebrate! Sounds of Season 17” with Sept. 25 Opener

U.S. Army’s Jazz Ambassadors Preview Classical, Pops at Clarksville Commons

Known as “America’s Big Band,” The U.S. Army’s Jazz Ambassadors kick off the 17th Season of the St. Louis Concert Series with a free community event in Clarksville Commons          4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25. This premier jazz ensemble opens in the retail center and food court in the heart of Clarksville, near the St. Louis Church campus; bring your lawn chairs to this outdoor performance. 

The Ambassadors’ medley ranges from classic big band standards, patriotic favorites, instrumental and vocal solos -- to contemporary jazz works and original arrangements and compositions. 

Series Artistic Director Colleen Daly Eberhardt says the mission of this season’s non-profit Series’ of five classical and pops events hosted by the Clarksville Church is to “enliven, educate and entertain audiences with outstanding talent from the DMV area and beyond.”       

For more information about the Series nor-for-profit concerts through June -- or to donate, advertise, sponsor or purchase tickets — visit www.stlconcertseries.org