America 250 Concert

Hosted by George Hamilton and featuring acclaimed Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell, this patriotic concert honors our nation's history through powerful music. Enjoy America’s favorites like Leroy Anderson's Bugler's Holiday, Aaron Copland's stirring Lincoln Portrait, and selections from John Williams, including music from Star Wars and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The concert concludes with John Philip Sousa's iconic Stars and Stripes Forever, bringing this inspiring tribute to a thrilling finale. This special performance is a celebration of music, community, and the enduring American spirit. Palm Beach Symphony Donor Presale: August 4 at 3 PM Tickets on sale August 7 at 10 am ‍ Fanfare for the Common Man Selections from Lincoln Portrait Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman Selections from Star Wars Suite John Stafford Smith ‍Star Spangled Banner  Valerie Coleman ‍Seven O’Clock Shout Leroy Anderson ‍Bugler’s Holiday    Charles Ives/Schuman ‍Variations on America   Aaron Copland ‍Lincoln Portrait Brian Stokes Mitchell, Narrator INTERMISSION (Side-by-Side with the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Orchestra) John Philip Sousa ‍Semper Fidelis  Morton Gould ‍Battle Hymn of the Republic Stephen Flaherty “Wheels of a Dream” from Ragtime Brian Stokes Mitchell    John Williams Excerpts from Star Wars and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Mitch Leigh “The Impossible Dream” from Man of La Mancha Brian Stokes Mitchell    John Philip Sousa ‍Stars and Stripes Forever Click here to access the curriculum guide. Click here to access the OSS program book.