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“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. E-tickets and Will-call: All tickets purchased online will be sent as e-tickets to the email address associated with your order. E-tickets will be listed within your confirmation email. If you would like your tickets to be in will-call please call or visit the box office during regular business hours. We can sell you a printed ticket over the phone and in person. You can reach us at (812) 323-3020 ext 1.

Who

• Bloomington Symphony OrchestraPerformer

Venue

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

113 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408

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