Three Bones takes its name from the three smallest bones in the human ear — the malleus, incus, and stapes — nature's own amplifier, which transforms faint vibrations into the world of sound. A forthcoming multimedia presentation, the program shares that purpose: to amplify. As the United States marks its 250th anniversary in 2026, Kronos celebrates three American stories that deserve to be heard more widely, realized on stage through music, storytelling, vintage recordings, video, and visual art in a dynamic new concert form.