EDGEWOOD — A patriotic musical written by teachers at Dixie Heights High School will debut tonight in the school's auditorium.

        The piece — a series of vignettes tracing America's history through song and narrative — was conceived by drama teacher Priscilla Roberts. She wrote the lyrics, choir director Holly Judd wrote the songs and band director John Merz scored some of the music.

        The show also incorporates historical music, documents and speeches, such as “Amazing Grace” and the Declaration of Independence.

        “I's very different,” Mr. Merz says. “It is a true showcase of the talent we have here at Dixie.”

        “I hope that people will be reminded of how many men and women have sacrificed their lives so that we can be free,” Ms. Roberts said.

        Edgewood firefighters and police officers, as well as representatives of all four branches of the U.S. armed forces, will be on hand for a tribute.

        Glenn Meder, an Army staff sergeant and veteran of Desert Storm, will be among the participants. The show's patriotic theme is especially important as the United States wages war against terrorists, he says.

        “As the president says, this (war) is not going to be quick, so it's nice to know people are in support of the military and local officials,” Staff Sgt. Meder said.

        The show times are 8 p.m. tonight and again on Friday. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.

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