“MADE IN AMERICA” (Free Concerts)

Our series of free classical concerts continues with an exciting program of music by American composers. Jubilant music by Phoenix’s Ron Nelson opens the program, followed by “Chiaroscuro,” by our Music Director’s long-time friend and colleague, the late Ellsworth Milburn. Comforting “romantic” sounds from two other American composers, Aaron Copland and Howard Hanson, balance this remarkable program of new—but not necessarily “modern”—music.

Ron Nelson ~ Jubilee
Ellsworth Milburn ~ Chiaroscuro (1984)
Aaron Copland ~ 4 Dance Episodes from “Rodeo”
Buckaroo Holiday, Corral Nocturne, Saturday Night Waltz, Hoe Down
Howard Hanson ~ Symphony No. 2, Opus 30 (“Romantic”)

        Program notes written by Music Director Charles Bontrager.

We thank the local businesses who are supporting these concerts by advertising in our concert program.

In Green Valley: 

Access Wisdom  |   The Book Shop   |   Green Valley Cooling and Heating

Green Valley Plumbing   |   Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce

In Tucson:

Arizona Inn   |   Instrumental Music Center   |   Jonathan’s Cork