Fresh AIR
Fresh AIR is the debut concert of Strathmore’s Artists in Residence Class of 2027. The program brings together emerging DMV-area artists for inventive collaborations spanning multiple genres, with program mentor and guest music director Mark G. Meadows joining the ensemble.
The performance features piano, vocals, conducting, fiddle, multiple instruments, saxophone, and singer-songwriter work, highlighting the distinct perspectives of the six resident artists.
When: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Showtime: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: The Music Center at Strathmore
Tickets: $35; $15 for students and artists
Lineup: Tomás Jonsson, piano; Andrew Smith, vocalist and conductor; Julius Bjornson, fiddle; Ray Winder, multi-instrumentalist; Michael Ventura, saxophone; Marie Tatti, singer-songwriter; and Mark G. Meadows, program mentor and guest music director
Program: The Artists in Residence Class of 2027’s debut performance, featuring genre-spanning collaborations
Run time: Not specified
Ages: Not specified
Community tickets: Strathmore offers tickets priced under $30 for Music Center performances through its community access program. Requests should be submitted at least one week before the performance, and the tickets are intended for community use rather than resale.
Dining: The Music Center offers à la carte dining at Allegro Kitchen and, for most performances, a reserved-seating multi-course buffet at the Prelude Buffet. Reservations are encouraged, and bars operate before the concert and during intermission. Outside food and beverages are not allowed.
Venue policies: Guests undergo security screening before entering the concert hall lobbies. Strathmore recommends reviewing its visitor policies, prohibited-items guidance, accessibility information, directions, parking details, and health and safety procedures before attending.
Ticket policy: Requests for a ticket credit or exchange for another Strathmore Presents performance must be made at least 48 hours before the concert. Refunds, exchanges, or credits are not available after the performance, although refunds are offered if the event is canceled or rescheduled.