Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Virginia Chamber Orchestra musicians return for their 11th season, performing in our Korean Bell Garden - with A Brass Quintet Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary!  Grab your favorite blankets or bag chairs and enjoy the sounds of America!  

Music in the Gardens concerts are free with regular garden admission ($5-$9) or garden membership.  On your way to the Korean Bell Garden, stop by the Breezy Bites food truck as well as the Blossom Bar (with wine, beer, and the Stars & Stripes Spritz!) to purchase soft pretzels, funnel cakes, fruit, chicken salad croissants, hot dogs, charcuterie minis, and cold beverages. 

Memorial Day Fun and Fanfare with the VCO Brass Quintet! 
Gil Hoffer and Philippe Brunet, trumpets; Amy Horn, French horn; Jeffrey Knutson, trombone; Jan Duga, tuba.

The program will include selections from the standard American patriotic repertoire such as “God Bless America,” the Beer Barrel Polka, music by Duke Ellington, as well as international tunes from all over the world.  This concert is supported by a grant from Arts Fairfax in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

Please note: It is approximately an 8-minute walk from the Visitor Center (and its restrooms) to the concert location. Concerts may be delayed or cancelled in the event of inclement weather. On sunny days, a personal umbrella is a good idea, but tents are not permitted. Outside food (with the exception of water) may not be brought into Meadowlark.