Through the ages, Spartanburg has been fabulously wealthy with musical talent, he said. Highlighting the accomplishments of the musical eras in Spartanburg seemed a proper tribute to the community enthusiasm so evident today. Handling the seated risers for the more than 250 on-stage singers is just one of the many details he has had to handle. Achieving visibility of all the performers is another. The orchestra pit will be partially lowered, showing only part of the musical ensemble, allowing the audience to see the pit musicians and those on stage as well.
Technology is needed for sound, lighting and video.
Through the show, two large video screens will be used to deliver multimedia images to audience members. A technology crew from First Baptist Church has volunteered to help create the needed connections and effects. Then while the rest of the singers and musicians are performing, video aids will bring special images to the screen. Henderson, Mayor James Talley, John Bullard, William Barnet III and Henry Janiec will provide narration through eight different musical eras reflecting the development of Spartanburg. During the video, The Sparkletones national television premiere and performances by Marshall Tucker, Walter Hyatt and Marshall Chapman will be highlighted.