Ben Rector: Songs for America
with the Minnesota OrchestraFri Feb 27 — Sat Feb 28, 2026
Orchestra Hall
“Songs for America” offers a moment of levity and reverence about the places we come from—a musical respite from the idea that more separates us than binds us in our shared and varied experience of calling America home. Ben Rector, whose national cult following has propelled him around the country the last 15 years, brings you original tunes that are equal parts golden-era pop, Broadway and modern hymn, all showcasing Rector’s irresistibly charming presence and undeniable songwriting chops.
A Few Things to Know
Artists
Sarah Hicks
conductor
Ben Rector
Piano, Guitar and Vocals
Sarah Hicks is the Minnesota Orchestra’s principal conductor of Live at Orchestra Hall, a role in which she oversees planning for and conducts many concerts in the broad-spectrum series of popular music, jazz, Broadway classics, movie scores and other genres. She also conducted the Inside the Classics and Sam & Sarah series for ten seasons.
With over one billion streams, indie superstar Ben Rector released his newest album Color Up My World with Hailey Whitters in March 2024, following on the heels of his album The Joy of Music in March 2022. The latter album features several notable collaborations, including award-winning rapper Snoop Dogg, Grammy Award-winner and legendary musician Dave Koz, iconic jazz musician Kenny G and Taylor Goldsmith from folk rock band Dawes, as well as the YouTube sensation One Voice Children’s Choir.
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