Con Brio presents two concerts to celebrate our Nation’s 250th Birthday (1776-2026). These concerts feature a special program of All-American music.
Conducted by Dr. Chris Shepard, with the Con Brio Festival Orchestra, April 17, 2026 at 7 PM and April 19 2026 at 4 PM, Velley Regional High School, 256 Kelsey Hill Road, Deep River CT 06417.
The program will include:
Trad./Francis Scott Key, The Star-Spangled Banner
Randall Thompson, The Testament of Freedom
Intermission
Copland, The Promise of Living
Glennie-Smith/Wallace, arr. Harlan & Rickets, The Mansions of the Lord
Trad./Howe, arr. Wilhousky, Battle Hymn of the Republic
Smith, arr. Martin, God Bless America
The complete program will be announced later. Tickets will be on sale in January 2026.