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.

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

Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990) – West Side Story Overture (arr. M. Paress)
Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990) – Three Dance Episodes from On the Town

Ron Kerber (b. 1960) – Arrangements (titles to be announced)

John Williams (b. 1932) – Star Wars Suite for Orchestra - Selections (only Mvt. I-III)

I. Main Title 

II. Princess Leia's Theme  

III. The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) 

— Intermission —

Joan Tower (b. 1938) – Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 6

Leroy Anderson (1908–1975) – Bugler’s Holiday

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) – 1812 Overture

Samuel Augustus Ward (1847–1903) – America the Beautiful
Lyrics by Katharine Lee Bates (1859–1929)

John Philip Sousa (1854–1932) –
The Stars and Stripes Forever
The Liberty Bell

Conductor: Linus Ip

Venue: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Perelman Theater