Two Sides of the Pond: Celebrating America’s 250th
In concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 19th at St. John’s, Providence Chamber Orchestra presents delightful music from England and America in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of America.
Selections from England are: Capriol Suite by Peter Warlock, English Folksong Suite by Ralph Vaughan Williams; and from the other side of the pond, music by American composers: Variations on a Shaker Melody by Aaron Copland, Americana (a suite of familiar tunes —When Johnny Comes Marching Home, Shenandoah, Camptown Races, Deep River and Yankee Doodle) arranged by Arthur Harris, and Rhythmic Variations (commissioned to celebrate America’s 200th anniversary) by Howard Hanson.
The Providence Chamber Orchestra, a resident ensemble at St. John’s, was founded in 1999 to meet the musical needs and aspirations of its members, a group of talented, amateur musicians from the greater Philadelphia area, all of whom share a common passion for playing music. The ensemble, conducted by St. John’s Director of Music Tom Snyder, has grown to 37 members for this toe-tapping performance!
Plan now to attend the afternoon’s concert of delightful music on April 19th. There is no charge for tickets, although donations will be accepted to help defray the cost of the concert.