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Rivers Symphony Orchestra concert featuring music celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
EVENT: Rivers Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, May 9, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
The Rivers School, Campus Center, Kraft Dining Hall
Featuring music celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
TICKETS here.
The Rivers Symphony Orchestra (RSO), conducted by Christopher Memoli, will present a Pops concert in celebration of America250. Featured performers include: Jordan Rich, narration, and Eleanor Perrone, piano. Light refreshments will be provided.
Program:
American Salute — Morton Gould
Lincoln Portrait — Aaron Copland, narrated by Jordan Rich
Duke Ellington! — arr. Custer Custer
Band of Brothers — Michael Kamen, arr. Roy Phillippe
Rhapsody in Blue — George Gershwin featuring Eleanor Perrone, pianist
Summon The Heroes — John Williams, arr. Custer
The Stars and Stripes Forever — John Philip Sousa, arr. Brion and Schissel
