Portrait of a Nation: America Celebrates 250

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with “Portrait of a Nation: America Celebrates 250,” the Charleston Symphony Orchestra’s dazzling Pops finale for 2025-26. This immersive concert fuses visual artistry and orchestral wonder, pairing the world‑premiere of Mary Whyte’s breathtaking watercolor series *Salt of the Earth*—each portrait honoring the grit and spirit of everyday Americans—with a stirring musical performance that captures the nation’s heart. The program traverses iconic American repertoire: Morton Gould’s “American Salute,” John Williams’ patriotic “Born on the Fourth of July” and “The Patriot,” Ferde Grofé’s “On the Trail” from the Grand Canyon Suite, Aaron Copland’s “Saturday Night Waltz” and “Hoe‑Down” from *Rodeo*, and a lush intermission featuring Joan Tower’s “Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman,” No. 1, Jay Ungar’s “Ashokan Farewell.” The evening continues with John Williams’ “Summon The Heroes,” Charlton Singleton’s “Testimony,” Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings,” and Christopher Theofanidis’ “Rainbow Body.” Don’t miss this historic celebration—see the details and get your tickets today.