This Labor Day, join the National Chamber Orchestra and the U.S. Army Blues as they come together for a celebration of American music this Labor Day, Monday September 7.

The flagship jazz ensemble of the US military bands, The US Army Blues, brings decades of nationally acclaimed artistry to a stage shared with National Chamber Orchestra’s elite roster of Washington’s finest instrumentalists. Enjoy an evening including works of Nat King Cole, Aaron Copland, Richard Rodgers, Frank Zappa, and John Phillip Sousa, in the open-air setting of the Chrysalis Amphitheater, in Columbia MD.

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Vivaldi - Four Seasons

Tchaikovsky - Serenade for Strings

Violinist Joshua Brown has been praised by audiences and critics worldwide for his “richness of sound, elegance of reading…commitment of every moment at the service of the work…” (La Libre). Recipient of a 2025 Avery Fisher Career Grant, Joshua gained international attention after winning the 2nd Prize and both Audience Awards at the 2024 Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels.

Holy Trinity Catholic

1315 36th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007

Handel - Messiah

On December 3, 2026, the National Chamber Orchestra and Choir perform Handel’s masterwork Messiah. Experience the triumphant “Hallelujah Chorus” in the resplendent sanctuary hall of Holy Trinity Catholic in Georgetown, DC, and witness the oratorio that has captivated audiences for generations.

Featuring guest soloists:

Kelly Curtin, soprano

Cecilia McKinley, mezzo-soprano

Jude Reagan, tenor

Kevin Short, bass-baritone