A prolific composer and pre-med student, Loba Salami ’27 debuts pieces with Lehigh Philharmonic and at a Symphony in San Diego.

A new orchestral work celebrating America’s 250th anniversary will take center stage Wednesday when the East County Youth Symphony (ECYS) presents the world premiere of “Land of the Free,” composed by 21-year-old San Diego musician Oluwaloba “Loba” Salami.