Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra: Sounds of America at Garde Arts Center

An inspiring evening of orchestral music takes place on April 25, 2026 at 7:30 pm at the Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT 06320.

Part of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra’s season finale, Sounds of America celebrates the spirit of American music in anticipation of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The program features Entr’acte by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw, selections from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and Aaron Copland’s Symphony No. 3.

Under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada, the orchestra brings these works to life, culminating in Copland’s powerful Symphony No. 3, which incorporates themes from his iconic Fanfare for the Common Man.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on August 1 at 10 am, with early access available for Garde members.

For more information, visit ectsymphony.com or call 860-443-2876.