Wallace State Hosting Annual ‘Salute to United States Veterans’ Concert

Hanceville, AL — Wallace State Community College will hold its annual “Salute to United States Veterans” concert on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Burrow Center Recital Hall. Admission is free and all area veterans are encouraged to attend.

The concert features performances by the Wallace State Concert Band and the Wallace State Jazz Band. A traditional favorite during the concert is the Armed Forces Medley, featuring the songs for each branch of military service.

“It’s such an honor to offer this salute to our country and to our veterans,” said Ricky Burks, chair of the Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts programs and director of the Jazz Band. “A highlight of the event occurs when veterans stand during the playing of the song that represents their branch of service. We are looking forward to this special tribute concert and hope that everyone will join us as we honor the service of these men and women.”

Other performances planned by Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts for the 2024-2025 season include:

• Nov. 23-24: The Nutcracker, Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre
• Dec. 12: Christmas Spectacular, Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre
• Feb. 13: Broadway Night, Burrow Center Recital Hall
• March 7-9: Little Women, Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre
• March 14-15: Chaos/Connection, Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre
• March 20: Spring Showcase, Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre
• April 3: Solo & Chamber Ensemble Recital, Burrow Center Recital Hall
• April 18: Big Band Dance, Burrow Center
• April 24: Spring Under the Star, Burrow Center

For information about “Salute to United States Veterans” and other Fine and Performing Arts performances, please contact Amy Seymore at 256.382.8277 or amy.seymore@wallacestate.edu.

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About Wallace State

Wallace State Community College (Ala.), a member of the Alabama Community College System, is a comprehensive community college in north central Alabama offering more than 200 options in academic, health and technical programs of study leading to an associate degree, certificate or transfer, as well as workforce-credit training and adult education. An Achieving the Dream Leader College, nationally recognized by the Aspen Institute as a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, ranked by Southern Business and Development among the Top 3 institutions in the South for workforce development, named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing and the National Security Administration, rated the Top Online Community College in Alabama, a Military Friendly Institution and an All-Steinway School, Wallace State is an outstanding place for students to pursue their education and career goals. Classes are offered online and on campus, day, evening and on weekends, with numerous start dates each year. Visit Wallace State’s beautiful main campus located on 300-acres in Hanceville, Ala., our satellite location in downtown Oneonta, Ala., find us online at www.wallacestate.edu, or call 256.352.8000.