I'Onissimo! Finale & Veterans Tribute Memorial Weekend May 26, 2002

Location information and maps.

Preliminary Concert Program
May 26, 2002- I’On Village,  4:00 PM

Image, Right, The Mt. Pleasant Amphitheater at I'On Village under construction, Jan. 2002.

The Concert will be held at the Mt. Pleasant Amphitheater on Westlake in I'On Village.

Prior to and during the concert the children are invited to pick up an autograph card.  When they have obtained the autograph of veterans present who served in all the American military conflicts since 1940, Andrew Nelson, USN, WWII and Korea, will present them with a flag pin.  Mr. Nelson is wearing his original blue 1943 Navy “Swabbie” Uniform this afternoon.

Bugle Calls - the imminent start of the concert is announced with bugle calls

Flag Raising - Boy Scout Troop 20 Honor Guard, National Anthem by the I’Onisismo! Brass

The I’Onissimo! Brass -  Fanfare for I’On Village and other brass music for community, patriotism & Celebration. 

The I’Onissimo! Strings - Beethoven, Janachek, Joplin & McMozart. 

Bagpiper- Martial music in the Scottish Tradition—Bagpiper, Charleston Police Pipes & Drums

Echo Taps - A Tribute to Veterans by the I’Onissimo! Brass and Bugle Corps

You are welcome to enjoy Westlake and the other parks of I’On after the concert.  O’Brion’s Pub on I’On Square will continue its I’Onissimo! Specials for the remainder of the day.

Concert Press Release

Mt. Pleasant, SC - String, Woodwind and Brass musicians will perform at a free I’Onissmio! concert at the Mt. Pleasant Amphitheater on Westlake in I’On Village, Mt. Pleasant, SC on Sunday, May 26th. at 4:00 p.m.  The concert is the finale of the second I’Onissimo! season and part of Piccolo Spoleto.  Children are welcome.

In case of rain, the concert will be held at O'Brion's Pub on I'On Square.

Directions and program notes can be found online at www.awod.com/hamilton/ or by calling 849-8481.

Folding chairs or blankets are suggested for lawn seating.  The audience is invited to bring their own picnics or contact O’Brion’s Pub on I’On Square 388-9733 for I’Onissimo! takeout specials.

The Brass will open with the National Anthem and Fanfare for I’On Village.  The Strings will perform new additions to their repertoire by Beethoven and Janachek.  A bag piper from the Charleston Police Department Band will perform martial music.  Some surprise guest performers are planned.

Pictured, Right - Some of the Musicians of I'Onissimo!

 The concert will close with the solemn sounding of “Echo Taps” by the I’Onissimo! Brass and Bugle corps from positions around the lake.  “Echo Taps” presents the familiar tune of military rest and honor by multiple brass instruments disbursed over a large area, in the manner of a battlefield.  It is an affecting reminder of the high cost paid by veterans for America’s artistic and individual freedoms.

Veterans are invited to participate in a special program that will encourage children present to learn about their service and recent American military history.  Interested veterans are encouraged to contact William Hamilton at hamilton@awod.com or (843) 849-8481 for details.

This concert is sponsored by Simonini Builders.  Their new canal house nearby at 28 Rialto Road will be previewed prior to the concert.  Cold drinks will be offered to the public there.  This year’s concert sponsors Grace Salonspa, Chick-fil-A, New Directions Medical Staffing, Peris Homes, The Mt. Pleasant Library and O'Brion's Pub will also be recognized at the concert.

This concert is supported by the I’On Trust, a non-profit community foundation dedicated to enhancing cultural and civic life in the East Cooper area.

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