Big melodies. Big energy. All American.

This red-white-and-blue romp celebrates the bold spirit of American music — from the thrilling sweep of A Festival Prelude and the swagger of Raiders March to the toe-tapping snap of Maple Leaf Rag. Broadway shines in West Side Story, cartoons run wild with Looney Tunes and The Simpsons, and we’ll even bring out the big top for Ives’ Circus March.

It’s a star-spangled showcase of the sounds that define us—played with pride and plenty of punch.

Program:

1. A Festival Prelude - Alfred Reed

2. Raider's March - John Williams

3. Looney Tunes - arr.

4. Maple Leaf Rag - S. Joplin

5. America The Beautiful - arr. Carmen Dragon

6. West Side Story Selections - Bernstein/arr. 

7. Music for a Darkened Theater - D. Elfmann

8. Circus March - Charles Ives

9. Theme from The Simpsons - Elfmann/ arr.

10. Themes from Mr. Lucky - Mancini/arr. Krance