In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Alpharetta Symphony brings to you music that celebrates both our origins and our rich national history. First up is well-known music by some of the most famous British composers in history. Then, you’ll enjoy works that just sound quintessentially American - think the cowhands of the American Frontier, love stories woven into the tapestry of New York City, and fall in New England. Ring in America’s 250th anniversary with your Alpharetta Symphony!

MUSIC

Edward Elgar: Imperial March op. 32
Gustav Holst: The Planets op. 32, IV. Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity
George Frederic Handel: Music from the Royal Fireworks, HWV. 351
Ouverture, II.
Bourée, III.
La Paix, IV.
La Réjouissance, V.
Menuets I & II
Aaron Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man
Eric Whitacre: October
Mitch Leigh, arr. Victor López: The Impossible Dream
with solo voice
George Gershwin: O Land Of Mine
with solo voice
Scott Joplin: The Entertainer
Aaron Copland: Hoedown from “Rodeo”
Leonard Bernstein, arr. Mason: West Side Story (I Feel Pretty, Maria, Something's Coming, Tonight, One Hand One Heart, Cool, America)

PERFORMERS

Michael Giel, conductor
Alpharetta Symphony