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North Carolina Symphony

June 09, 2026 7:30 pm

Patriotic Pops Celebrating America 250

North Carolina Symphony Sophie Mok, conductor

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Join us for a FREE Concert in Your Community 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.”

This concert is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.

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.

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.

Presenting Sponsor

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Celebrating America 250 Sponsor

Concert Partner

Concert Sponsors

Concert Supporters

Southern Bank

Margaret Anne and Billy Wooten

Southern Bank

Concert Friends

The Chafin Family
Medical Edge Day Spa
Ann & Carl Warren

The Chafin Family

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.

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.