Labor Day Concert with National Chamber Orchestra and U.S. Army Blues
About this Event
Join us for a free outdoor performance by the National Chamber Orchestra's elite roster of Washington’s finest instrumentalists alongside the U.S. Army Blues, the flagship jazz ensemble of the US military bands!
Enjoy an evening including works of Nat King Cole, Aaron Copland, Richard Rodgers, Frank Zappa, and John Phillip Sousa as we celebrate the wildly diverse and unique sounds of American music!
About the Inner Arbor Trust
The Trust is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in Maryland. The mission of the Inner Arbor Trust is to promote and nurture a park in a unique natural setting for a variety of arts and culture experiences that enrich the entire community. The Trust works to develop Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods into a destination arts and culture park. In addition to operating the Chrysalis amphitheater, the Trust manages a substantial portion of the Park for recreational use.
About the National Chamber Orchestra
The National Chamber Orchestra represents an exceptional convergence of elite artistry, drawing from the most accomplished professional musicians across the Baltimore-Washington region, the nation, and the international stage. This dynamic ensemble features principal players and section leaders from the area's most prestigious orchestras while continuously welcoming distinguished soloists and performers from around the globe. By maintaining this fluid exchange of talent, the orchestra cultivates a rich cultural tapestry where diverse musical traditions, interpretive approaches, and performance philosophies intersect.
About the U.S. Army Blues
The U.S. Army Blues, part of the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” is the premier jazz ensemble of the US Army. After informal beginnings in 1970, this 19-piece ensemble became an official element of the Army Band in 1972. The Army Blues strive to fulfill their mission through public concerts, educational outreach, and the preservation of the tradition of America’s unique art form: jazz.
This celebration is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council. To discover more about the Maryland State Arts Council and how they impact Maryland, visit msac.org.
Parking Information:
DIRECTIONS TO LOT 2 (flat)
For GPS purposes, please use the address 11000 Broken Land Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044 (you are going to the flat surface parking lot, not the garage).
From points north: Take 29 South to 175 West (Columbia). Continue as 175 becomes Little Patuxent Parkway, for approximately 2.3 miles. Make a left onto Merriweather Drive and follow the signs to Lot 2, which is to the right.
From points south: Take 29 North to Broken Land Parkway towards Town Center / Merriweather Post Pavilion. Make a right onto Little Patuxent Parkway, continue for approximately 0.2 miles. Make a right onto Merriweather Drive and follow the signs to Lot 2, which is to the right.
ADA Parking
If you need ADA parking, please make sure you select ADA parking during checkout. F or more information about parking please click here - https://innerarbortrust.org/location
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