SING DEMOCRACY 250
Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis
Steven Amundson – Fanfare: Democracy 250
Brandon Boyd – Redeem the Dream
Michael Bussewitz-Quarm – US
CELEBRATING DEMOCRACY IN ORCHESTRA HALL
The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra is delighted to present a program that celebrates the grand experiment of American Democracy and the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence as we present three new works, all composed to commemorate this significant anniversary. First, you’ll hear music director Steven Amundson’s festive new Fanfare Democracy 250, composed especially for the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. Next, the MSO will join the Together in Hope Choir, along with additional singers from all over Minnesota, to perform two exciting new works: Brandon A. Boyd’s Redeem the Dream, based on Langston Hughes’ poem, “Let America Be America Again,” and Michael Bussewitz-Quarm’s US, based on Richard Haass’ book, The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens.
We hope these works will inspire and empower all citizens to participate in renewing American democracy. Come join us in one of America’s finest concert venues for this joyful celebration through music! (This is a ticketed event. Further information will be available soon.)