Milwaukee Family Events

Name: America The Beautiful: Patriotic Pops Concert at the Bradley Symphony Center
Start: 2026-05-22T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-22T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Bradley Symphony Center

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Event Series: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra 2026

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a musical journey that captures the heart and soul of the nation through its rich tapestry of sound. Principal Pops Conductor Byron Stripling leads this exhilarating concert experience showcasing the evolution of American music, from spirituals and gospel tunes to the rhythms of ragtime and the heartfelt passion of the blues. Stripling’s charismatic trumpet and vocals lead the audience through the birth of jazz, the soulful grooves of R&B, and all the vibrant genres that define the American soundscape.

Please note: Filming for Broadcast

Our Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23 performances will be recorded for a future broadcast by Milwaukee PBS.

What to Expect:

A journey across American music featuring: Shenandoah, Black Bottom Stomp, The Birth of the Blues, Amazing Grace, Stars and Stripes Forever,Colonel Bogey March, America the Beautiful, Puttin’ On the Ritz, What a Wonderful World, and more!
START TIME
- 7:30p on Friday, May 22
- 7:30p on Saturday, May 23
- 2:30p on Sunday, May 24

Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.