Annual September 11th Concert at the Faulkner

By Marian Shapiro

This is the 12th annual September 11th Concert celebrating a global day of music and peace.  The goal of the Sept. 11th Concert is to bring people together, to reaffirm a hope for peace, to celebrate life, and to embrace our universal humanity.  Participants and performers are seen here in photos by Marian Shapiro.

 Members of the Edelweiss Choice of Santa Barbara

Greetings from Mayor Helene Schneider

Inspirational words from Barbara Gaughen-Muller, SB Chapter president of United Nations Association

Welcome from Peter Haslund, Sister Cities Board member

Audience in the Faulkner Gallery enjoying the concert

Takako Wakita Chair of the Santa Barbara Sister Cities Board applauding the performance of Jackson Gillies, winner of Teen Star 2016

Moving performance by members of Fratelli men’s chorus directed by Zack Wilde

Wilde leading the audience in singing Let there be Peace on Earth.