Allegro's Royal Fireworks Concert™
General Information

Audience Size

The Royal Fireworks Concert reaches more than 30,000 people annually. It is the largest independent musical event in the Inland Northwest.

Longevity

The Royal Fireworks Concert celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2008. The event was founded by Beverly Biggs and David Dutton in 1978. The concert has been performed every summer since then, with the exception of 1985. The first concert drew an audience of about 3,000 people. For the past several years, there have been more people at the Sunday afternoon "tech" rehearsal than at the first performance in 1978.

Other Allegro Concerts

The Royal Fireworks Concert is produced by Allegro Baroque & Beyond, Spokane's period-music organization. Allegro also produces two series of indoor concerts in Spokane -- the Mainstage Series at the Met Bing Crosby Theatre and another in the Historic Homes Series™. For a brochure on these concerts, call 509.455.6865.

Funding

The concert is free to the public. It is funded by corporations, foundations, and individuals. The event is produced with a cash and in-kind budget of nearly $250,000. Companies, foundations, and individuals are invited to support the concert and festival. To make a contribution or to support the concert, click here or call 509.455.6865.

Volunteers

The event is produced each year with the help of numerous volunteers. Volunteers are needed to assist with picking up props, distributing flyers, set-up/take-down, festival activities, and more. To volunteer, call 455-6865.

Music

In addition to Handel's masterpiece, music includes compositions written for outdoor occasions and celebrations during the baroque period. The performing ensemble, Allegro's Royal Band, is brought together each year by Directors David Dutton and Beverly Biggs to perform the Royal Fireworks Concert™. This is the oldest established wind band of its type in the nation and is made up of instruments specified by Handel when his Royal Fireworks Music was premiered in 1749.

Support Allegro

Allegro Baroque and Beyond is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations to Allegro are tax deductible as allowed by law.

To ensure Allegro may continue to offer its FREE Summer Festival, please click here to make a contribution.