Celebrating America

Celebrating America – the Parker Symphony Orchestra invites you to its season‑finale concert on May 22, 2026, a heartfelt tribute weeks before July 4th’s 250th‑anniversary celebrations and just three days shy of Memorial Day. This rousing program honors the service and sacrifice of the nation’s military personnel and their families with stirring works by Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, Richard Rodgers, John Williams, Charles Ives, and more, while spotlighting Colorado’s own 150th birthday by featuring music from native composer and conductor Chris Pilsner. Highlights include the stirring *Star Spangled Banner* by John Stafford Smith, Copland’s triumphant *Fanfare for the Common Man* (Brass / Percussion), Pilsner’s lyrical *Snow Falling in Autumn* (Strings), Copland’s moving *Lincoln Portrait*, Rodgers’ exhilarating *Victory at Sea*, Williams’ sacred *Hymn to the Fallen* with vocalists from the Parker Chorale, Ives’ *Variations on America*, and Sousa’s iconic *Liberty Bell March*. Secure your tickets now for a memorable evening of patriotic celebration and musical excellence.