ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Lehigh Valley IronPigs and the Bach Choir of Bethlehem will team for an event that will bring together the community for a musical celebration leading up to America’s 250th anniversary, it was announced Tuesday.
The event, Let Freedom Sing, to be held at 7 p.m. May 27 at Allentown’s Coca-Cola Park, seeks to unite more than 5,000 voices from across the region for “a choral experience to the community, uniting in celebration.”
It will bring together adult, community and school choirs from the Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties, the IronPigs said in a news release.
School, community and adult choirs from surrounding areas are invited to join the event, which will feature patriotic music honoring America’s history, including arrangements created by local composers.
“To hear and see Coca-Cola Park filled with local and regional choirs all passionately celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary with song will be impactful and unique. This represents a true patriotic community sing-along — a first for the Lehigh Valley — that will be remembered by participants forever.”IronPigs General Manager Kurt Landes
The show will be headlined by the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, led by conductor Christopher Jackson. The grand finale will bring all participants together in a powerful community sing-along culminating with a fireworks display.
Before the presentation of each song, the tune’s history and an introduction will be given.
“I’m thrilled to help bring this once-in-lifetime event to life,” IronPigs General Manager Kurt Landes said.
“To hear and see Coca-Cola Park filled with local and regional choirs all passionately celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary with song will be impactful and unique.
"This represents a true patriotic community sing-along — a first for the Lehigh Valley — that will be remembered by participants forever.”
'Bringing people together'
Festivities also will include the IronPigs’ signature on-field entertainment, according to the release.
“We are honored and excited to partner with the IronPigs to unite thousands of voices from across our region in a celebration of American community, resilience and shared history."Bach Choir of Bethlehem Executive Director Leela Breithaupt
“At its heart, this event is about bringing people together,” Bach Choir of Bethlehem Executive Director Leela Breithaupt said.
“We are honored and excited to partner with the IronPigs to unite thousands of voices from across our region in a celebration of American community, resilience and shared history.
“The America 250 milestone invites all of us to lift our voices in harmony, celebrate our nation’s heritage, and showcase the strength of singing together.”
Choral groups wishing to take part must have a minimum of 20 members (including singers and guests). The two largest groups participating will be invited to sing on-field in a solo performance.
School, church, community or other groups interested in participating should contact the Bach Choir’s Alaina Swartz at aswartz@bach.org or 610-866-4382 ext. 116 to reserve a spot.
The cost of $13 per participant includes admission, sheet music and a commemorative Let Freedom Sing baseball cap.
Tickets for the general public will go on sale in late January 2026. Parking will be free, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m.
