Music Masters: America 250 Concert
The Music Masters “America 250” Concert celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the United States with a marquee performance at the historic Warner Theater in Washington D.C. Three ensembles from across America join forces on the evening of July 3, 2026: the All‑Star Brass Band from Ohio, the Albuquerque Youth Symphony from New Mexico, and the College of the Sequoias Wind Ensemble from California. Each group presents a varied program of American‑themed works, from Copland and Gould to contemporary composers like Katahj Copley and Dwayne S. Milburn.
When: Saturday, July 3, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 PM, concert begins at 6:30 PM.
Showtimes: One performance only, starting at 6:30 PM.
Tickets: Available at Ticket Master.
Lineup:
- Albuquerque Youth Symphony, conducted by Dan Whisler & Rafael Videira – Program: Arturo Márquez – “Conga del Fuego Nuevo” (5’); John Williams – “Liberty Fanfare” (5’); Charles Ives – “Postlude in F” (5’); Katahj Copley – “Equinox” (8’); William Harbinson – “Kallalanta” (10’); Aaron Copland – “John Henry” (4’); Morton Gould – “American Salute” (5’).
- College of the Sequoias Symphonic Winds, conducted by Michael Tackett – Program: Brant Karrick – “Call for Celebration!”; Andrew Boysen – “Song for Lyndsay”; Carol Brittin Chambers – “Symphonic Dance No. 1”; Cécile Chaminade – “Concertino for Flute in D major, Op. 107” arr. Clayton Wilson (Tracy Harris, flute); Dwayne S. Milburn – “American Hymnsong Suite” (Prelude on “Wonderous Love”, Ballad on “Balm in Gilead”, Scherzo on “Nettleton” (Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing), March on “Wilson” (When We All Get to Heaven)); Alfred Reed – “El Camino Real”.
- All‑Star Brass Band, conducted by Eric Aho – Repertoire: TBD.
Run time: Approximate total program length not specified, but individual pieces sum to roughly 42 minutes for the youth symphony; the other ensembles’ durations are not listed.
Ages: Not specified in the page.
Venue: Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.
Note: The concert is part of the Music Masters Concert Series. No information on price, accessibility, or additional logistics is provided.