June 12, 2026
8:00 pm
Patriotic Pops
North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Mok, conductor
Taylor Troyer, vocalist
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The North Carolina Symphony will perform a Patriotic Pops concert celebrating America 250. This program features patriotic favorites such as Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” John Williams’ “Liberty Fanfare,” the “Armed Forces Salute,” and Copland’s “Buckaroo Holiday.”
Be sure to bring the kids to try out musical instruments at the Symphony’s Instrument Zoo!
UNC Health Summerfest Concerts take place rain or shine. For your comfort, you may bring umbrellas, raincoats, and ponchos. Please know that tents, tarps, and plastic sheeting are not allowed.
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As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, discover the American story through sound: in works that carry forward hope and resilience, and in pieces that explore the complexities of our shared history.
With America 250, the North Carolina Symphony honors the voices—past and present—that contribute to this ongoing narrative.
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