The King Center for the Performing Arts,
3865 N. Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL 32935 United States
Melbourne, FL 32935 United States
Echoes of Freedom
DATE
October
17,
2026
TIME
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION
The King Center for the Performing Arts
About The Opening Night
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Williams’ spirited Liberty Fanfare and the thrill of Bernstein’s On the Town. As we reflect on our history through Copland’s classic piece, Lincoln Portrait, Gary Sinise guides a powerful reflection on the American Experience and the growth of our country. In addition, the BSO is proud to highlight a few stunning pieces composed by Mac Sinise.
Individual tickets available at the King Center at (321) 242-2219 and kingcenter.com. Students receive 75% off tickets with valid student I.D. at the King Center Box Office before each concert. Active military and first responders receive a 50% discount to all BSO concerts by contacting the King Center.
Please note the King Center for the Performing Arts’ clear bag policy, which can be found here.
The Program
John Williams – Liberty Fanfare
Charles Tomlinson Griffes – Poem for Flute and Orchestra (Christina Apelgren)
Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings
Leonard Bernstein – On the Town Three Dance Episodes
Intermission
Mac Sinise – Arctic Circles – Veterans – Cloud Surfing – The Rise
Aaron Copland – Lincoln Portrait (Gary Sinise, narrator)
Thank you to our sponsors!
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About The Opening Night
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with Williams’ spirited Liberty Fanfare and the thrill of Bernstein’s On the Town. As we reflect on our history through Copland’s classic piece, Lincoln Portrait, Gary Sinise guides a powerful reflection on the American Experience and the growth of our country. In addition, the BSO is proud to highlight a few stunning pieces composed by Mac Sinise.
Individual tickets available at the King Center at (321) 242-2219 and kingcenter.com. Students receive 75% off tickets with valid student I.D. at the King Center Box Office before each concert. Active military and first responders receive a 50% discount to all BSO concerts by contacting the King Center.
Please note the King Center for the Performing Arts’ clear bag policy, which can be found here.
The Program
John Williams – Liberty Fanfare
Charles Tomlinson Griffes – Poem for Flute and Orchestra (Christina Apelgren)
Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings
Leonard Bernstein – On the Town Three Dance Episodes
Intermission
Mac Sinise – Arctic Circles – Veterans – Cloud Surfing – The Rise
Aaron Copland – Lincoln Portrait (Gary Sinise, narrator)
Thank you to our sponsors!