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On the Move: American Snapshots

  • University of Northern Colorado Campus Commons 1051 22nd St Greeley, CO 80639 United States (map)

ON the move: american snapshots

Conducted by Maestro Lowell Graham

Dance across America with the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra; drive in an old Model T Ford down historical, winding Colorado roads with James David; read a New York newsreel with William Schuman; and experience the jazzy All-American symphonies of Aaron Copland and Samuel Barber! Join us for a night of musical storytelling and interpreting America’s musical identity.


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ON THIS CONCERT

Samuel Barber Overture to The School for Scandal (9 minutes)

James David Tin Lizzies On Old Fall River

Aaron Copland Clarinet Concerto (17 minutes)

Robert Vitale, clarinet

William Schuman Newsreel in Five Shots (7 minutes

I. Horse-Race
II. Fashion Show
III. Tribal Dance
IV. Monkeys at the Zoo
V. Parade

Howard Hanson Symphony No. 2 Romantic (30 minutes)

I. Adagio
II. Andante Con Tenerezza
III. Allegro Con Brio

 

EXPLORE

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Beethoven to Bernstein
Later Event: November 6
Salute to Service