It was a night to remember for the over 2,300 people who were bussed to the Split Mountain campground in Dinosaur National Monument for the Utah Symphony concert
on Saturday night
. The event was the final stop on the Utah Symphony’s
Great American Road Trip
that started last week and hosted concerts near Zion National Park and Natural Bridges National Monument, among others. The majestic Split Mountain served as a stunning backdrop to the concert that went long past dark. Paul Meecham, President and CEO of the Utah Symphony, welcomed the crowd and thanked the Ute Tribe performers for providing a show before the concert. The crowd cheered as it was reported that this final concert stop was the biggest turnout on the tour. “This tour is about us connecting with you all,” shared Meecham. “Part of our mission is to serve the whole state and its a great pleasure for us to do so.” The concert itself ranged from patriotic to classical to comedic. Two special numbers from composer Brent Michael Davids portrayed a blend of operatic with traditional Native American styles. The finale and encore had the crowd on their feet cheering under the stars. Bussing the crowd of over 2,300 people back to the parking areas took several hours but attitudes overall remained positive. The breakdown of the stage provided a unique experience for those patiently waiting. The stage is one of only six like it in the United States and had traveled from Kansas to be used at this event. Using hydraulics, the stage broke down and essentially folded up as a semi trailer ready to move on to its next big event. In every possible way, the Utah Symphony concert held in Dinosaur National Monument was considered a success and the odds of a repeat in the future are looking good.
