“America is a tune. It must be sung together.“
– Gerald Stanley Lee, Crowds: A Moving-Picture of Democracy, 1913

Join the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra as they perform a concert in recognition of our country’s 250th year. From the familiar square dance feel of Copland’s Hoedown, to the soulful, bluesy tonalities of Still’s Afro-American Symphony, this concert explores what it means to be an American.

4:15pm pre-concert talk
5:00pm performance

Program:
Aaron Copland – “Hoe-Down” from Rodeo
Gary Powell Nash – “In Memoriam Sojourner Truth”
Jennifer Higdon – All Things Majestic
William Grant Still – Symphony No. 1, “Afro-American”

“I travel the world, and I’m happy to say that America is still the great melting pot – maybe a chunky stew rather than a melting pot at this point, but you know what I mean.” – Philip Glass, 1999 NPR interview

BSO Season Passes can be purchased until October 16th. Passes include discounted tickets to all 4 season concerts, reserved seating, and other benefits. To learn more and purchase your Season Pass CLICK HERE.

Individual concert tickets are available below.

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