A classical concert for the public and their pooches will feature animal-related classics
The Arlington Philharmonic will perform their first-ever Pops for Pets concert at Lubber Run Amphitheater on Sunday, June 29 at 6p.m. to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. Conducted by A. Scott Wood, the concert will include patriotic, animals of the orchestra and classical creatures sets.
“Supporters of the Philharmonic and AWLA are joining together to promote this extraordinary community concert,” said Pat Ragan, AWLA board of directors chair. “We hope this will become a popular annual event celebrating the work of the Arlington Philharmonic and the AWLA.”
The marches and animal-related classics will include a variety of pieces by Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, Leroy Anderson, Johann Strauss, J.S. Bach, F.J. Haydn and Camille Saint-Saens.
“The Philharmonic’s goal is to make classical music accessible to every Arlington citizen,” said John Ratigan, president of the Arlington Philharmonic. “We want to promote the value of classical music in our civic life and ensure that young people have access to it. ”
The public is invited to pack a picnic or purchase a boxed dinner onsite from La Cote d’Or. The event is open to the public. Well-mannered dogs are welcome—please no retractable leashes. Donations will benefit AWLA and Arlington Philharmonic. A rain date has been set for Tuesday, July 1 at 6 p.m.
AWLA marked its 70th anniversary of improving the lives of animals on June 7, 2014. “Over 3,000 companion animals benefit from AWLA each year with 92 percent of sheltered animals adopted into loving homes, reunited with their owner or transferred to one of our rescue partners,” said Neil Trent, AWLA president & CEO. “Celebrating with Arlington Philharmonic is an exciting opportunity to bring our community together to revel in the special joy that only music and the companionship of a pet can bring.”
