RICHMOND, Ind. – The Richmond Community Orchestra will feature a nationally touring trumpet during a concert Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m.

The trumpet, known as the Instrument of Hope, will be played following the orchestra’s performance of “An American Elegy.”

The instrument has appeared at venues and events across the country, including Broadway, Carnegie Hall, and the Sundance and Tribeca film festivals. It has also been performed by ensembles and artists such as Panic! at the Disco, Mannheim Steamroller and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

In addition to the special performance, the orchestra will present several classical selections by composers including Brahms, Schubert and Verdi, along with a lighthearted medley of children’s music.

Admission to the concert is free, and casual dress is welcome. The performance will last about one hour and will take place in Goddard Auditorium at Earlham College.

Following the performance, attendees are invited to a Richmond Symphony Orchestra recital at 5 p.m. at nearby Bethany Theological Seminary.

The recital will feature a quartet of flute, clarinet, piano and harp. Musical selections will incorporate birdsong-inspired pieces, as well as a flute made from Japanese bamboo.

Admission to the Richmond Symphony Orchestra recital is also free, though reservations are encouraged at richmondsymphony.org.