Brace yourself for a night of unbridled energy as the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble (RSE) storms the stage! Inspired by the vibrant traditions of New Orleans brass bands, this one-of-a-kind group—led by saxophonist Ken Field—serves up a joyous fusion of street beats, jazz, funk, and free-spirited improvisation. 

This concert is a powerful tribute to veterans, honoring their courage and sacrifice through exceptional music that embodies the American spirit. Our stirring program opens with Dudley Buck’s 1879 Festival Overture on The Star-Spangled Banner and Morton Gould’s rousing An American Salute, followed by Samuel Barber’s evocative Night Flight. Solemn trumpet fanfares frame Maurice Ravel’s elegant Le Tombeau de Couperin and Barber’s deeply moving Adagio for Strings. Following intermission, Aaron Copland’s grand Symphony No. 3 brings the afternoon to a triumphant resolution. Experience a concert filled with reflection, remembrance, and reverence for those who have served.

This concert is a powerful tribute to veterans, honoring their courage and sacrifice through exceptional music that embodies the American spirit. Our stirring program opens with Dudley Buck’s 1879 Festival Overture on The Star-Spangled Banner and Morton Gould’s rousing An American Salute, followed by Samuel Barber’s evocative Night Flight. Solemn trumpet fanfares frame Maurice Ravel’s elegant Le Tombeau de Couperin and Barber’s deeply moving Adagio for Strings. Following intermission, Aaron Copland’s grand Symphony No. 3 brings the afternoon to a triumphant resolution. Experience a concert filled with reflection, remembrance, and reverence for those who have served.

Each Fall, Cape Symphony partners with area school districts to bring professional, live symphonic music to young people on Cape Cod. Approximately 2,800 elementary school students, with their teachers and chaperones, take a field trip to the Barnstable Performing Arts Center for a school-day concert designed with the children’s interests and studies in mind.

Tickets are free to all participating school districts. Teachers, reserve your class's spot here: Educational Concerts 2025|26 Registration

The Young People's Concert is made possible through generous support from The Cape Cod Melody Tent (South Shore Playhouse Associates), The Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation, and The Enoch T. Cobb Trust.

Each Fall, Cape Symphony partners with area school districts to bring professional, live symphonic music to young people on Cape Cod. Approximately 2,800 elementary school students, with their teachers and chaperones, take a field trip to the Barnstable Performing Arts Center for a school-day concert designed with the children’s interests and studies in mind.

Tickets are free to all participating school districts. Teachers, reserve your class's spot here: Educational Concerts 2025|26 Registration

The Young People's Concert is made possible through generous support from The Cape Cod Melody Tent (South Shore Playhouse Associates), The Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation, and The Enoch T. Cobb Trust.