Celebrate America’s 250th with the Chandler Symphony Orchestra in a spirited program honoring the nation’s musical legacy. The concert features beloved patriotic favorites like America the Beautiful, The Stars and Stripes Forever, and Battle Hymn of the Republic, alongside American Salute, selections from West Side Story, the Star-Spangled Banner, cinematic highlights from Jurassic Park, Copland’s lively Hoe-Down from Rodeo, and a rousing Armed Forces Salute with Semper Supra — a moving tribute to American history, culture, and pride.
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Q: This concert celebrates America’s 250th anniversary—what does that theme mean to you?
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On May 3, 2026, the Chandler Symphony Orchestra performed their "All American Celebration" concert at the Chandler Center for the Arts.
Chuck Stewart, Interim Conductor
Chris Pilsner A Light in the Ocean
George Gershwin: An American in Paris
Aaron Copland: Quiet City, with guest soloists Jared Bushee, trumpet and Karen Bryson, English horn
Omar Thomas: Come Sunday
John Philip Sousa: Stars and Stripes Forever
