WHITE MILLS, PA — The Patriotic Brass Ensemble is scheduled to perform at the Wildflower Music Festival on Saturday, July 4 at 6 p.m. The 15-piece brass band will be led by special guest conductor Jari Villanueva, well-known retired USAF Band ceremonial bugler. It is the only professional and national organization dedicated to serving veterans and military families by donating its members’ time as a 501(c)3 charity, giving performances at a wide range of veterans’ organizations, events and hospitals.

For lovers of the outdoors, the Wildflower Music Festival, held on the grounds of the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, is a local treasure. Bring along a lawn chair or a blanket and a picnic, and enjoy the music amid majestic pine trees and green ferns. In the event of inclement weather, performances are held at the air-conditioned auditorium of the Wallenpaupack Area High School, Hawley, PA. If in doubt on the day of performance, call 570/253-5500 after 12 noon or check online at www.wildflowermusic.org. No food is allowed at the high school.

Saturday performances are at 6 p.m. Seating area opens at approximately 5 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tickets for the July 4 performance cost $22 for adults, $11 for students six to 18 years old. Tickets can be purchased online, by telephone at 570/253-5500, by mail at the Dorflinger Museum Gift Shop, and at Lisa’s Not Just Antiques! on Route 652 near Honesdale. General admission tickets can be purchased on the evening of the performance. Tickets are not refundable.

The next performance will be the Dali String Quartet playing “Mostly Mozart,” on Saturday, July 11 at 6 p.m.