“Stronger Together: Music of Hope and Resilience” features Broadway star Adam Jacobs, more than 100 symphonic and jazz band instrumentalists, and members of two local choruses on November 22
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Palm Springs Desert Winds will launch its landmark 25th Anniversary Season on Sunday, November 22 at the McCallum Theatre with “Stronger Together: Music of Hope and Resilience,” an inspiring celebration of music, community and the continuing journey toward LGBTQ+ equality.
The milestone concert brings together the Palm Springs Desert Winds Symphonic and Jazz Bands with Broadway star Adam Jacobs, best known for originating the title role in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, along with members of Modern Men and the Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus.
Pictured, Adams Jacobs
Through music that is powerful, joyful and thought-provoking, Stronger Together will reflect on the progress made by the LGBTQ+ community while looking toward the future with optimism and resilience.
The ambitious program showcases the caliber and versatility of Palm Springs Desert Winds with works ranging from contemporary compositions to some of the most recognizable music in the symphonic band repertoire.
Among the evening’s highlights will be selections from Carl Orff’s monumental Carmina Burana and a dramatic brass-and-percussion rendition of Aaron Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man. The program also includes Rossano Galante’s Life Eternal; Brian Balmages’ Living Out Loud and Hope Ahead; and Omar Thomas’ A Mother of a Revolution.
Broadway favorites and popular music will also take center stage, including “I Am What I Am” from La Cage aux Folles, “Stronger” from Finding Neverland and Kelly Clarkson’s anthem “Stronger.”
The performance marks the beginning of a season celebrating 25 years of music-making, community and advocacy by Palm Springs Desert Winds. The vibrant musical organization includes an outstanding symphonic band, accomplished jazz band and smaller ensembles, bringing together more than 100 musicians—including many current and former professional musicians and music educators.
Stronger Together: Music of Hope and Resilience
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 3 p.m.
McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert, California
Tickets are available through the McCallum Theatre website at https://secure.mccallumtheatre.org/2139
For more information about Palm Springs Desert Winds and its 25th Anniversary Season, visit psdesertwinds.org.
2026-27 Season*
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Fall Concert: Stronger Together
McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert
Sunday, January 10, 2027
Chamber Music Concert
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Palm Desert
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2027
Jazz Band Gala Concert: Color My World
Temple Isaiah, Palm Springs
Saturday and Sunday,
March 20-21, 2027
Spring Concert: All Creatures Great and Small
Temple Isaiah, Palm Springs
Sunday, May 2, 2027
Season Finale Concert: Potpourri
Temple Isaiah, Palm Springs
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