St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: A Salute to America

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: A Salute to America at Powell Symphony Hall

Most concert nights give you an orchestra. This one adds a narrator's voice, a naval glee club and pipes and drums. On November 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents A Salute to America at Powell Symphony Hall in St. Louis. The lineup alone makes it feel like an occasion rather than just another night out.

Start with the names. John Morris Russell is listed as conductor, and John Goodman is listed as narrator. Add the US Naval Academy Glee Club and Pipes and Drums, and the stage has a range of sounds you don't get from an orchestra by itself. The programme includes American orchestral and vocal selections, so the evening is built around music with a national theme and performed by a mix of ensembles. If you like your concerts to have a distinct identity, this one does.

It also gives you a reason to make plans. Invite a friend, a parent or a neighbor who would enjoy an evening of American music in a proper concert hall. You'll share the same stage, the same sounds and the same night in St. Louis, and you'll have plenty to talk about afterward. Some outings are easy to forget. A salute with this cast of performers is easier to remember. Pick your seats now and make November 20 the night you see A Salute to America at Powell Symphony Hall.