WASHINGTON D.C. 2026
Music Masters: America 250 Concert

The Music Masters “America 250” Concert will celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States with a marquee performance at the historic Warner Theater in Washington D.C. Through its annual concert series, the Music Masters Concert Series provides an opportunity for premier performance groups to showcase their talent, while sharing the power of music across the globe.
On the evening of July 3, 2026 three ensembles from across America will join forces to present “America 250”. The All-Star Brass Band from Ohio, the Albuquerque Youth Symphony, from New Mexico and the College of the Sequioas Wind Ensemble from California. Doors open at 6:00 PM, concert beings at 6:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased at Ticket Master.
Albuquerque Youth Symphony
Conducted by Dan Whisler & Rafael Videira
- Arturo Marquez – Conga del Fuego Nuevo (5’)
- John Williams – Liberty Fanfare (5’)
- Charles Ives – Postlude in F (5’)
- Katahj Copley – Equinox (8’)
- William Harbinson – Kallalanta (10’)
- Aaron Copland – John Henry (4’)
- Morton Gould – American Salute (5’)
College of the Sequioas Wind Ensemble
Conducted by Micheal Tackett
- Call For Celebration! Brant Karrick
- Song for Lyndsay, Andrew Boysen
- Symphonic Dance No. 1, Carol Brittin Chambers
- Concertino for Flute in D major, Op. 107, Cécile Chaminade arr. Clayton Wilson
- Tracy Harris, Flute
- American Hymnsong Suite, Dwayne S. Milburn
- Prelude on Wonderous Love
- Ballad on Balm in Gilead
- Scherzo on Nettleton (Come, Though Fount of Every Blessing)
- March on Wilson (When We All Get to Heaven)
- El Camino Real, Alfred Reed
All-Star Brass Band
Conducted by Eric Ajo
- TBD
