Stars, Stripes & Pipes

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Stars, Stripes, and Pipes is a unique patriotic concert and readings program featuring selections from America’s foundational documents, presidential speeches and correspondence, poetry, and literature paired with patriotic music performed by organist Joseph Ripka, acclaimed soloist Paul Laurence Fletcher, and the Cathedral’s magnificent pipe organ. Confirmed guest readers include Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicki Behenna, Oklahoma City Council Member James Cooper, former Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson, and Casady School Head of School Nathan Sheldon. Musical selections will include the National Anthem, *America the Beautiful*, traditional American hymns, and other patriotic favorites. Readings, prayers, and music will alternate throughout the program in a format inspired by the beloved Lessons and Carols tradition. Following the concert, guests are invited to enjoy a patriotic Ice Cream Social before heading downtown for Oklahoma City’s Red, White &am