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Celebrating America 250

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The North Carolina Symphony celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Concerts in YOUR Community. These performances reflect, through music, our nation’s heroic spirit, ingenuity, hope, and resilience. Join us for a Patriotic Pops-themed program that features the music of Sousa, Copland, and John Williams.

PATRIOTIC POPS PRESENTING SPONSOR
CELEBRATING AMERICA 250 SPONSOR
MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH

Upcoming Concerts Across the State

Patriotic Pops Celebrating America 250

WED, SEP 9, 2026 | 7:30PM
DUKE FAMILY PERFORMANCE HALL, DAVIDSON COLLEGE, DAVIDSON

This concert is FREE, but tickets are required.
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RESERVE FREE TICKET
North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Mok, conductor
Taylor Troyer, vocalist

The North Carolina Symphony celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Concerts in YOUR Community. These performances reflect, through music, our nation’s heroic spirit, ingenuity, hope, and resilience. Join us for a Patriotic Pops-themed program that features the music of Sousa, Copland, and John Williams.

PATRIOTIC POPS PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Bank of America
CELEBRATING AMERICA 250 SPONSOR:
John William Pope Foundation
The North Carolina Symphony Patriotic Pops Concerts in Your Community are made possible through a partnership with the State of North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Patriotic Pops Celebrating America 250

SAT, SEP 12, 2026 | 7:30PM
SOUTHERN VILLAGE GREEN, CHAPEL HILL

This concert is FREE and open to the public. No tickets are required.
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North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Mok, conductor
Taylor Troyer, vocalist

The North Carolina Symphony celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Concerts in YOUR Community. These performances reflect, through music, our nation’s heroic spirit, ingenuity, hope, and resilience. Join us for a Patriotic Pops-themed program that features the music of Sousa, Copland, and John Williams.

PATRIOTIC POPS PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Bank of America
CELEBRATING AMERICA 250 SPONSOR:
John William Pope Foundation
CONCERT PARTNER: Southern Village
CONCERT SPONSORS: Southern Village Homeowners Association; Strowd Roses
The North Carolina Symphony Patriotic Pops Concerts in Your Community are made possible through a partnership with the State of North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Patriotic Pops Celebrating America 250

SUN, SEP 13, 2026 | 3PM
THE GRIFFIN CENTRE, HALIFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WELDON

 Tickets are now on sale!
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North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Mok, conductor
Taylor Troyer, vocalist

The North Carolina Symphony celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Concerts in YOUR Community. These performances reflect, through music, our nation’s heroic spirit, ingenuity, hope, and resilience. Join us for a Patriotic Pops-themed program that features the music of Sousa, Copland, and John Williams.

PATRIOTIC POPS PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Bank of America
The North Carolina Symphony Patriotic Pops concerts are made possible through a partnership with the State of North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Patriotic Pops Celebrating America 250

TUE, SEP 29, 2026 | 7:30PM
BRENDLE RECITAL HALL, WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY, WINSTON-SALEM

This concert is FREE, but tickets are required.
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RESERVE FREE TICKET
North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Mok, conductor
Taylor Troyer, vocalist

The North Carolina Symphony celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Concerts in YOUR Community. These performances reflect, through music, our nation’s heroic spirit, ingenuity, hope, and resilience. Join us for a Patriotic Pops-themed program that features the music of Sousa, Copland, and John Williams.

PATRIOTIC POPS PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Bank of America
CELEBRATING AMERICA 250 SPONSOR:
John William Pope Foundation
The North Carolina Symphony Patriotic Pops Concerts in Your Community are made possible through a partnership with the State of North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Patriotic Pops Celebrating America 250

WED, SEP 30, 2026 | 7PM
ALIMNI GYM AT ELON UNIVERSITY, ELON

Tickets on sale August 17!
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North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Mok, conductor
Taylor Troyer, vocalist

The North Carolina Symphony celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Concerts in YOUR Community. These performances reflect, through music, our nation’s heroic spirit, ingenuity, hope, and resilience. Join us for a Patriotic Pops-themed program that features the music of Sousa, Copland, and John Williams.

The North Carolina Symphony Patriotic Pops Concerts in Your Community are made possible through a partnership with the State of North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for concerts celebrating America 250 in communities across North Carolina.

Classical Favorites Celebrating America 250

THU, APR 16, 2026 | 7:30PM
JOHN W. BARDO FINE & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, CULLOWHEE

North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Mok, conductor
Katie Muhlenkamp, narrator
PATRIOTIC POPS PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Bank of America
CELEBRATING AMERICA 250 SPONSOR:
John William Pope Foundation
The Western Residency is a multi-county initiative that brings the North Carolina Symphony’s free concerts, education programs, and musician-led workshops to communities across Western North Carolina, serving students from preschool through high school and audiences of all ages.
The Western Residency is presented in partnership with the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Classical Favorites Celebrating America 250

FRI, APR 17, 2026 | 7:30PM
PORTER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL, INDIAN TRAIL

North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Mok, conductor
Katie Muhlenkamp, narrator
PATRIOTIC POPS PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Bank of America
CELEBRATING AMERICA 250 SPONSOR:
John William Pope Foundation
The Western Residency is a multi-county initiative that brings the North Carolina Symphony’s free concerts, education programs, and musician-led workshops to communities across Western North Carolina, serving students from preschool through high school and audiences of all ages.
The Western Residency is presented in partnership with the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Classical Favorites Celebrating America 250

THU, APR 23, 2026 | 7:30PM
OWENS AUDITORIUM, PINEHURST

North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Mok, conductor
Katie Muhlenkamp, narrator
PATRIOTIC POPS PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Bank of America
The North Carolina Symphony Classical Favorites Concert Celebrating America 250 is made possible through a partnership with the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Patriotic Pops Celebrating America 250

TUE, JUN 9, 2026 | 7:30PM
TOWN COMMON, TARBORO

North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Mok, conductor
Taylor Troyer, vocalist
PATRIOTIC POPS PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Bank of America
CELEBRATING AMERICA 250 SPONSOR: John William Pope Foundation
PRESENTING SPONSORS: Astemo; Furman-Mathewson Memorial Trust of Edgecombe County Memorial Library
CONCERT PARTNERS: Southern Bank; Tarboro Savings Bank
CONCERT SPONSORS: LS Cable & System; Warren Accounting Group
CONCERT SUPPORTERS: The Pollard Family; Margaret Anne and Billy Wooten 
CONCERT FRIENDS: The Chafin Family; Jonathan Cobb, Farm Bureau; Medical Edge Day Spa; Ann & Carl Warren
The North Carolina Symphony Patriotic Pops Concerts in Your Community are made possible through a partnership with the State of North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Patriotic Pops Celebrating America 250

THU, JUN 11, 2026 | 7:30PM
SOUTH LAWN, TRYON PALACE, NEW BERN

North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Mok, conductor
Taylor Troyer, vocalist
PATRIOTIC POPS PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Bank of America
CELEBRATING AMERICA 250 SPONSOR:
John William Pope Foundation
CONCERT SPONSOR: Trent Cadillac
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: Tryon Palace
The North Carolina Symphony Patriotic Pops Concerts in Your Community are made possible through a partnership with the State of North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Patriotic Pops at Summerfest

FRI, JUN 12, 2026 | 8:00PM
KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE, CARY

North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Mok, conductor
Taylor Troyer, vocalist
PATRIOTIC POPS PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Bank of America
SUMMERFEST PRESENTING SPONSOR: UNC Health
SERIES SPONSOR: First Citizens Bank
CONCERT SPONSOR: CEI – The Digital Office
PICNIC OF THE WEEK SPONSOR: Wegmans
HOSTED BY: Town of Cary
MEDIA SPONSOR: The Classical Station – WCPE 89.7FM

Patriotic Pops Celebrating America 250

TUE, JUN 16, 2026 | 7:30PM
NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL, JACKSONVILLE

North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Mok, conductor
Taylor Troyer, vocalist
PATRIOTIC POPS PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Bank of America
CELEBRATING AMERICA 250 SPONSOR:
John William Pope Foundation
CONCERT SPONSORS: First Bank; Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation; Marine Federal Credit Union; Seaside Arts Council
CONCERT SUPPORTERS: Chick-fil-A; Julee and Billy Sewell
CONCERT FRIENDS: Frame Game; Gilliam Dentistry; John Marshall, in memory of Thomas and Kathleen Marshall; Bill and Betsy Mercer, in memory of Ted and Evelyn Mercer
The North Carolina Symphony Patriotic Pops Concerts in Your Community are made possible through a partnership with the State of North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Stars & Stripes Celebrating America 250

THU, JUL 2, 2026 | 7:30PM
WILSON CENTER, WILMINGTON

North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Mok, conductor
Taylor Troyer, vocalist

Join your North Carolina Symphony for a Stars & Stripes concert in Wilmington celebrating America 250. This festive performance highlights the ingenuity, heroism, hope, and resilience that define the American spirit, featuring all of your favorite patriotic classics.

PATRIOTIC POPS PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Bank of America
In partnership with the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
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PATRIOTIC POPS PRESENTING SPONSOR
CELEBRATING AMERICA 250 SPONSOR
MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH