American Festival Pops Orchestra: Armed Forces Day Celebration

Commemorate Armed Forces Day with a patriotic musical tribute performed by the American Festival Pops Orchestra (AFPO) in collaboration with George Mason University’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative, a nationally recognized program that is based at the Hylton Center. Under the baton of Peter Wilson, the AFPO will perform a stirring salute to the community’s Veterans featuring the music of Barber, Copland, and John Williams, including scores from iconic war films and American patriotic classics. The former senior enlisted music advisor to The White House and Marine violinist for 30 years, Wilson retired in 2020 and was awarded the Legion of Merit. The AFPO comprises more than 60 professional musicians from the National Capital Region.

Free for Veterans and Servicemembers with ID (up to two tickets each). Free tickets are limited and only available in person at the Hylton Center Ticket Office.