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In celebration of Juneteenth and in collaboration with the Juneteenth Festival coordinated by B Marshall. Due to the construction in anticipation of the 2026 NFL Draft, the venue has changed from downtown to the east end of Pittsburgh in Mellon Park near Bakery Square. The stage for this concert has also changed and is very small – with max instrumentation around 21 players.  Because of these conditions, we have decided to program this concert as a big band program featuring the brass members from the PSO with additional sax players from the region. Byron Stripling will conduct, play, and sing along with returning vocalist Syndey McSweeney and a rhythm section featuring Hammond B3 organist Bobby Floyd and PSO bassist Jeffrey Grubbs.

Juneteenth Concert

Pittsburgh Center For Arts & Media

Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras with a night of hot New Orleans jazz! The good times roll with music made famous by Fats Domino, Mahalia Jackson, Bessie Smith & Louis Armstrong. From street parades in the French Quarter to late night jams in the city’s famed clubs, this party transforms into an unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration with Byron Stripling, Sydney McSweeney and Bobby Floyd leading the parade with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra!

When the Saints Go Marching In

Jacobs Music Center

Acclaimed singer, trumpeter and Principal Pops Conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Byron Stripling, with dynamic vocalist Sydney McSweeney take center stage for a must-see tribute to the Great American Songbook. Performing George Gershwin’s and Irving Berlin’s hits like “I Got Rhythm,” “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” and “The Man I Love,” experience a heartfelt homage to some of the most exceptional American music.

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Gershwin & Berlin

Jacoby Symphony Hall

Enjoy a night of musical intrigue as Broadway and pop vocalists Chloe Lowery and Ron Bohmer join the orchestra for the music of the spies, from James Bond hits to The Pink Panther, Indiana Jones and The Incredibles.

Bond & Beyond

Saenger Theatre

Acclaimed for their command of jazz vernacular, vocalist Sydney McSweeney and vocalist and trumpeter Byron Stripling join the orchestra for a swinging evening of classic standards from Gershwin, Berlin and friends. It will be an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration and a heartfelt tribute to some of America’s finest music.

Celebrate the New Year!

Ring in the holiday cheer with trumpeter Byron Stripling’s infectious yuletide joy and your favorite seasonal tunes. Stripling and vocalist Sydney McSweeney will dazzle audiences with their vibrant and soulful musicianship. With popular tunes like Joy to the World, Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town, White Christmas, Silent Night and a few swingin’ surprises, audiences will experience one of the best musical gifts of the season.

Byron Stripling’s Holiday Swing! at Center for the Arts

Center for the Arts

Renowned trumpeter, conductor, singer, actor, and multi-talented performer Byron Stripling returns to lead and perform with the Charleston Symphony for an exhilarating evening of symphonic jazz. Featuring works such as I Got Rhythm, Saint Louis Blues, Someone To Watch Over Me, Sweet Georgia Brown, and more. Join us in celebrating 100 years of the Harlem Renaissance, an electrifying artistic revolution that ignited the golden age of African American culture and left a lasting impact on the landscape of popular music.

Byron Stripling’s Harlem Renaissance

Gaillard Center

S'wonderful, s'marvelous, s'an evening of Gershwin! Bring the whole family for the irresistible songs of George Gershwin and friends, presented by acclaimed jazz musician Byron Stripling with special guest Sydney McSweeney. 

Fascinating Rhythm: Gershwin and Friends

Millennium Park

Celebrate George Gershwin’s 125th birthday with Byron! Featuring popular Gershwin favorites like "Someone To Watch Over Me," "Man I Love," "I’ve Got Rhythm," "Love Is Here To Stay" and "They Can’t Take That Away From Me." Byron is joined by the singing sensation Sydney McSweeney and highlights the orchestra with "Strike Up The Band" and "Rhapsody in Blue!"

Fascinatin' Rhythm: A Gershwin Celebration

Heinz Hall

Acclaimed for their command of jazz vernacular and the African-American gospel tradition alike, vocalist Sydney McSweeney and singer/trumpeter Byron Stripling present a swinging evening of classic standards and vibrant spirituals in The Gospel According to Gershwin. It’s sure to be an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration and a heartfelt tribute to some of the finest American music, reaching way down to the roots.

The Gospel According to Gershwin

Von Braun Center

Ring in the holiday cheer with Byron Stripling’s Holiday Swing! Byron and Sidney McSweeney will light up your holiday stage with their infectious yuletide joy and everyone’s favorite seasonal tunes. Bring the fun, excitement and celebratory spirit to your concert hall as Byron dazzles audiences with his fabulous custom arrangements, virtuosic trumpet playing, vibrant and soulful singing voice, charismatic onstage swagger, and an unforgettable audience sing along. With popular tunes like Joy to the World, Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town, White Christmas, Silent Night and a few swingin’ surprises, audiences will experience one of the best gifts of the season.

Holiday Swing

Long Beach Convention Center

The toe-tapping, finger-snapping program shines the spotlight on the music of great early 20th century composers, including George Gershwin (Fascinating Rhythm), Irving Berlin (Alexander’s Ragtime Band), and Isham Jones (It Had To Be You), that have the timeless melodies and rhythms that continue to lift our spirits today. Joined by world-renowned jazz vocalist Sydney McSweeney, Byron creates an inspiring musical portrait of how these songs shaped the Great American Songbook.

Vocalist

Sydney McSweeney

Events

Past events

Jun 19, 2025

Juneteenth Concert · Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Apr 19, 2025

When the Saints Go Marching In · San Diego Symphony

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