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NDSO Marks Nation’s 250th Anniversary with Multimedia Tribute to Colonial Hudson Valley
Hyde Park, NY – Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra (NDSO) will celebrate
America’s 250th anniversary with a multimedia tribute to Colonial life in the
Hudson Valley on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 7:30 pm. The performance is at the Marriott Pavilion at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. Conducted by Music Director Kathleen Beckmann, the program features music, spoken word, and Colonialimagery that will be projected above theorchestra. Tickets are $38, with discounts available for seniors and students. A family package is available for $40 (one adult and two students). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ndsorchestra.org or call (845) 445-9606.
The evening begins at 6:45 p.m. with the pre-concert presentation A
Revolutionary War Soldier Comes to Life, included with admission. Award-
winning educator and historian Neil Murray of Pine Plains will appear in authentic
colonial uniform, complete with period muskets and swords, sharing vivid
anecdotes and artifacts that illuminate the lives of Revolutionary War soldiers and
the contributions of Dutchess County men and women to the cause of
independence.
Featured guests include storyteller Jonathan Kruk, a nationally recognized teaching artist and author. Kruk has appeared on CBS Sunday Morning, The TODAY Show, and the BBC, and received an Exemplary Public History Award for his American Revolution presentations. Also joining NDSO, performing on a Native American Flute, is multi-instrumentalist Premik Russell Tubbs. Premik has
performed and recorded with artists including Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock,
Ravi Shankar, Sting, Lady Gaga, and Whitney Houston, bringing expressive
depth and global artistry to every performance.
Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra
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Jennifer Henion Board Vice President
- March 10, 2026
- (845) 445-9606
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