A concert celebrating america’s 250th birthday will feature music by American composers. Conductor andrew Constantine leads the program, with Holly Mulcahy performing as the violin soloist.

The program opens with Joan Tower’s “Tambor,” a single-movement work that emphasizes percussion. The entire orchestra contributes to the percussive soundscape of this piece.

Next,George S. Clinton‘s “The Rose of Sonora” will be performed. This violin concerto is inspired by and designed to evoke an old Western film. Its movements are structured to represent different scenes from a narrative.

Clinton, known for his film composing, brings a cinematic quality to his music. The piece was originally composed for Mulcahy, who portrayed an outlaw, enhancing its relatability for audiences.

The concert’s finale is Fer