Fresh AIR

Artists in Residence Class of 2026 Debut Concert

The Music Center

Wed, November 12, 2025 | 8pm

$35

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AIR Class of 2026 Plan Your Visit Video

Strathmore’s Artists in Residence program fosters and supports the incredible talent of the DMV area. Celebrate the rising stars of the AIR class of 2026 in their debut performance, featuring inventive, genre-spanning cross collaborations on Strathmore’s Music Center stage.

Program mentors Christylez Bacon, Chelsey Green, and Chuck Redd, alongside Advisor Cathy Fink, will also join them onstage, each lending their talents and wisdom to this exciting night.

Read about these inspiring artists here and get a glimpse of what’s to come!

AIR Class of 2026

Michael McSweeney, percussion

Cyrus Mackey, trumpet

Chris Hon, keyboard

Ellen Gira, cello

Juan Manú, voice, guitar & violin

Kanysha, voice

Program supported in part by Cathy Bernard/Bernard Family Foundation♪
and Carol & Joe Danks♪

In-kind support provided by Seasons 52

Plan Your Visit

Requests for a credit or exchange for another Strathmore Presents performance must be made at least 48 hours before the performance.
No refunds, exchanges, or credit will be available after a show has passed.
If a show is cancelled or rescheduled, ticket refunds will always be available.
Learn more about our refund and exchange policies.

The Allegro Kitchen at the Music Center has an array of dining options. Bars are open before each concert and during intermission. Please visit our dining page for more information.
You can also visit one of the fantastic nearby restaurants before or after the show.

• While planning your visit, we recommend reviewing our policies around prohibited items, health, well-being, and common patron questions on our Music Center Policies page.

• For more information around accessibility at Strathmore, please visit our Accessibility page.

For more information to help you plan your visit, including accessibility information, directions and parking, and show policies, please explore our Plan Your Visit pages.