American Songs and Dances

Sunday, April 7th

2:00 PM

Experience an harmonious collaboration between The West Point Band and Copland House in a chamber music concert celebrating the rich tapestry of American composers. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as musicians from both esteemed organizations unite to showcase the brilliance and diversity of American musical heritage.

Program

Lt. Col. Daniel Toven, Commander and Conductor
Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Drewes

- with Music at Copland House -

Curt Macomber, violin
‍Ari Evan, cello
Michael Boriskin, piano

- and -

Staff Sgt. Chris Leslie, vocals

Performing

Fanfare for the Common Man | Aaron Copland

The Star-Spangled Banner | Francis Scott Key & John Stafford Smith

Americana Wind Quintet | Bruce Stark

I. Spring Serenade

Fine Lines | Viet Cuong

I. Dancer #1

II. Grasshopper

III. Sparrow

IV. Dancer #2

V. Dove

VI. Dancer #3

Selected Songs by Copland | Aaron Copland

At the River

The Little Horses

Bought Me a Cat

Gravity | Anthony Barfield

Homage to Paradise Valley | Jeff Scott

III. Roho, Pumizika kwa Amani (Spirits, Rest Peacefully)

IV. Paradise Theater Jump!

Quiet City | Aaron Copland, arr. Christopher Brellochs

Octet | Igor Stravinsky