America 250: Stars, Stripes, and Symphonies

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Philadelphia Pops and Philadelphia Sinfonia proudly join forces for America 250: Stars, Stripes, and Symphonies, a festive, high-energy concert honoring the nation’s musical spirit. This milestone collaboration brings together iconic American classics, beloved Broadway hits, cinematic brilliance, and patriotic favorites.

National Anthem – The Star-Spangled Banner (orchestral fanfare arrangement)

Aaron Copland (1900–1990) – Fanfare for the Common Man

Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990) – Broadway Selections from On the Town, West Side Story: America (arr. Bulla)

John Williams (b. 1932) – Star Wars Suite for Orchestra

— Intermission —

Leroy Anderson Blue Tango / Bugler’s Holiday

Ron Kerber (b. 1960) – Arrangements TBD

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) – 1812 Overture

John Philip Sousa (1854–1932) – America the Beautiful The Stars and Stripes Forever Liberty Bell March (Sousa)

(Final Program will be subject to change)

Conductor: Linus Ip

Venue: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Perelman Theater