The Steel Dynamics Foundation Patriotic Pops concert was Wednesday, June 27, at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic group performed 12 all-American songs. (Photo by Phoebe Muthart)

SYRACUSE — Friends and families from across the region enjoyed the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra in a concert celebration of the American spirit.

The Steel Dynamics Foundation Patriotic Pops performance was Wednesday, June 27, at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. This free outdoor concert was perfect for the whole family. Conductor Caleb Young led the patriotic concert.

The first song was “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The group performed 11 other songs, including “Born on the 4th of July”  and “American Salute.” The concert’s finale was “Overture to 1812.”

This concert was made possible, in part, with support from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Kosciusko County KREMC Operation Round Up, the Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation and the Wawasee Property Owners Association.

Ilona Orban played the violin during the Patriotic Pops concert at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. (Photo by Phoebe Muthart)

Tammy Cotton of Chautauqua-Wawasee introduces the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Wednesday, July 27. (Photo by Phoebe Muthart)

Concertgoers stand as the “Star Spangled Banner” was performed at the Patriotic Pops concert at Oakwood Resort. (Photo by Phoebe Muthart)

Conductor Caleb Young led Fort Wayne Philharmonic at its concert at Oakwood Resort June 27. (Photo by Phoebe Muthart)

Children enjoyed painting at the Patriotic Pops concert at Oakwood Resort. Pictured, from left, are Sadie Holmes, Avalon Holmes and Ivy Holmes. (Photo by Phoebe Muthart)