The Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra is hosting an evening of music and patriotism with its upcoming concert, “Honoring America,” on May 23 at 7 p.m.
A pre-concert talk begins at 6:30 p.m., offering guests deeper insight into the program.
Under the direction of Maestro Osvaldo Mendoza, the orchestra will perform patriotic works to celebrate the United States in anticipation of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Songs will include “The Star Spangled Banner,” “Quiet City” by Aaron Copland, “Trumpet Concerto” by William Perry and “An American in Paris” by George Gershwin.” Coronado local Ken Fitzgerald will be a guest soloist on the trumpet.
The performance will take place at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, located at 650 D Ave. in Coronado.Â
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit coronadophilharmonia.org.

