America at 250: A Musical Celebration

Schedule

Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Academy Center of the Arts | Lynchburg, VA

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Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a musical journey through our nation’s history! From stirring melodies like The Patriot and Adagio for Strings to the lively rhythms of Hoedown and Stars and Stripes, this concert showcases the sounds that shaped our culture. Featuring vibrant works by Jessie Montgomery, Aaron Copland, John Williams, John Philip Sousa, and more, it’s a musical salute to America’s enduring spirit.
Thank you to our sponsors for this concert:
Presenting Sponsor: Schewel Charitable Foundation
Supporting Sponsor: Select Bank
Friend Sponsor: BWXT
Grant Funding: Virginia Commission for the Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts/America 250 and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission
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