Invitation

On November 9th at 7:30PM in the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, the musical forces of the University of Mississippi Chorus and the LOU Symphony Orchestra will join with the Oxford Civic Chorus for a musical salute to all veterans of the United States military. This community event will feature many patriotic musical favorites including “America, the Beautiful,” “Salute to the Armed Forces,” “My Country Tis of Thee,” “This is My Country,” and “God Bless America.” 

In addition to the musical offerings, a special tribute will honor current University of Mississippi student veterans and the veterans at the Veterans Home of Mississippi in Oxford, and a video tribute will honor veterans who are relatives, loved ones, or friends of Ole Miss students and Oxford and Lafayette County residents.

Citizens or students who would like to have their loved one or friend honored in the video tribute may send a photo with name, rank, and branch of service to Dr. Don Trott at dtrott@olemiss.edu and we will be sure to include them. Deadline for submitting veteran photos is November 1. 

“I am hoping to honor many, many of our veterans in this way, ” said Dr. Trott. “We are proud to offer our tribute with this community concert and hope many will want to come and be part of the celebration as we honor America and our veterans.”

For more information, contact the Choral Office at Ole Miss by calling 662-915-5115, or emailing Dr. Don Trott at dtrott@olemiss.edu. Admission is free.