Anniversary Presidents
He was president during the 50th anniversary of our nation. Ironically both his father and Thomas Jefferson died on this date.
John Quincy Adams
The King of Rock and Roll
Elvis Presley
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day, but raindrops keep falling on my head.
My Girl (1964) Rain drops keep falling on my head (1969)
He was known as the handcuff king and revolutionized the escape acts along with death defying stunts.
Harry Houdini
The thunderous roar from these large drums can begin a score or end it with drama and fanfare.
Timpani
He was responsible for signing a proclamation for the Centennial of American Independence. Also officially opening the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.
Ulysses S Grant
The King of Pop
Michael Jackson
Yes I lost my little darling on the night they were playing "You know you look so good. You know you got me goin' now. Just like you knew you would".
Tennessee Waltz (1950) Twist and Shout (1963)
One of the most commercially successful modern Magicians in history. Famous for grand theatrical illusions like making the statue of liberty disappear
David Copperfield
A standard symphony has 30 to 34 of these instruments - making it the largest section.
Violins
Not too much fan fair came from this president during the 150th anniversary - perhaps he was working hard to eradicate the corruption from the previous administration.
Calvin Coolidge
Chairman of the Board
Frank Sinatra
Lonely rivers sigh "Wait for me, Wait for me" and all I'm askin' in return, honey is to give me my profit when you get home.
Unchained Melody (1965) and Respect (1967)
This duo was known for their spectacular shows that involved lions and tigers
Siegfried and Roy
This is the second largest group of instruments in a symphony. They add richness and depth with their tenor and baritone lines.
Cello (there are 8-12)
This president gave the 25th Anniversary Speech of the civil war at a dedication ceremony of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Rochester NY.
Benjamin Harrison
Queen of Soul
Arethra Franklin
Like a song of love that clings to me. How the thought of you does things to me but she lives in a dream. Waits at the window wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door.
Unforgettable (1951) Eleanor Rigby (1966)
This comedic duo are known as the "Bad boys of magic".
Penn and Teller
He broke the rules by introducing a choir and vocal soloists to the final movement of his 9th symphony.
Beethoven - It brought Friedrich Schiller's poem "Ode to Joy" to life.
35 years after the Civil war, he was the last civil war veteran to serve as president.
William McKinley. He served in the 23rd Ohio Infantry alongside Rutheford B Hayes.
Ziggy Stardust
David Bowie
It ain't me. It ain't me. I ain't no senator's son just because I'm riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo.
Fortunate Son (1969) Rhinestone cowboy (1975)
He pioneered televised "Street Magic". Famous for bringing the art to the screen with shocking endurance stunts.
David Blaine
He is known as the father of the Symphony
Austrian composer Joseph Haydn