Celebrate the originality and independence of America’s greatest composers! From the jazzy high life captured by George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein to the epic film scores of Aaron Copland and John Williams, the American sound is lively and limitless. Valerie Coleman’s anthem for essential workers and a new spin on patriotism by BSO Artistic Partner, and hip-hop spoken word artist Wordsmith update the national tradition for the 21st century. Like the flag that once flew over Baltimore’s harbor and inspired The Star-Spangled Banner, this big and bold music is a declaration of freedom.   

Artists
Sameer Patel, conductor  
Wordsmith, narrator   

Repertoire
SMITH Star-Spangled Banner  
GERSHWIN (arr. McBride) Girl Crazy Overture  
BERNSTEIN Times Square: 1994 from On the Town  
COPLAND “Happy Ending” from The Red Pony: Suite  
ANDERSON Summer Skies  
VALERIE COLEMAN Seven O’Clock Shout  
VARIOUS (arr. Lawden) Armed Forces Salute  
JOHN WILLIAMS Midway March  
WARD (arr. tbd) America the Beautiful  
WORDSMITH (arr. Hart) Made in America  
TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture  

Venue Information:
201 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230