Philharmonic to host virtual SALUTE! concert Friday

Columbus native and soloist Abigail Beerwart sings military service songs with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic during the annual Salute! concert next to the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 24, 2019. Mike Wolanin | The Republic

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic will host a virtual SALUTE! Watch Party at 7 p.m. Friday on the orchestra’s Facebook page.

What would have been the 20th annual SALUTE! live concert has been canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But the Philharmonic will feature video clips of past concerts, plus live discussion and commentary about the concerts through the years.

“We’re determined to find a way to preserve your SALUTE! tradition while keeping a safe distance,” orchestra leaders posted on Facebook.