Imagine US: Interlochen Center for the Arts Celebrate America at 250

A man with short, dark curly hair leans against a textured wall while holding the scroll of a cello beside his face. He looks slightly past the camera with a calm, thoughtful expression. The light highlights his features and the warm wood tones of the cello.

Imagine US: Interlochen Center for the Arts Celebrate America at 250

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center | Detroit, Michigan

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Celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday and the power of the youth creative voice with a vibrant performance by Interlochen Arts Academy students and members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, featuring cellist Tommy Mesa.

Imagine US: Interlochen Center for the Arts Celebrate America at 250 includes a captivating orchestral program—Reena Esmail’s “RE|member,” a reimagined performance of Charles Ives’ Symphony No. 4, and a new cello concerto by Wynton Marsalis featuring guest soloist Tommy Mesa—and multidisciplinary elements created by students from all seven of the Academy’s artistic disciplines. Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Music Director Designate Cristian Mӑcelaru conducts this one-of-a-kind convergence of eminent and emerging artists.

Plus, join us for a pre-performance reception marking the official launch of Interlochen’s Centennial Celebration.

To learn more about the event, please download the PDF program below.

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