I am beyond excited for the premiere of my Cape Cod Shanty next week on Cape Cod. The wonderful Cape Symphony under the direction of Jung-Ho Pak will perform this jaunty sea shanty at Aselton Park overlooking Hyannis Harbor as part of the Town of Barnstable’s Fourth of July celebrations. Beginning at 8 pm, the diverse program incudes Americana, popular, Broadway, and patriotic music.

Joy4July will be the culmination of the Town of Barnstable’s day-long celebrations, which include village parades, Hyannis Harbor boat parade, and music and dance on Main Street and at the Hyannis Village Green and Bandstand. The festivities lead up to a tradition in the making with Cape Symphony performing the second annual free concert at Aselton Park.

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