American Soundscapes

DPAA Directors Present: American Soundscapes

The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance’s Artistic Directors collaborate on a blockbuster celebration of American music and dance. From Copland’s lively “Hoe-Down” and folk-inspired Old American Songs to Bernstein’s jazz-infused dances from Fancy Free and West Side Story, this program pulses with the rhythms, voices, and moves of American music. Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” dazzles with its seamless jazz-classical fusion, while the timeless elegance of Strayhorn and Ellington shines!

The Program

• Aaron Copland: “Hoe-Down” from Rodeo
• Aaron Copland: Selections from Old American Songs, Set 1
• Leonard Bernstein: “Three Dance Variations” from Fancy Free
• Leonard Bernstein: Suite from West Side Story
• George Gershwin: “Rhapsody in Blue”
• George Gershwin: “Lullaby” for Strings
• Billy Strayhorn/Duke Ellington (arr. Lowden): Highlights from “Sophisticated Ladies”
• Billy Strayhorn/Duke Ellington (arr. Olt): “Lush Life / Take the ‘A’ Train”

Links & Tags

The Schuster Center

American Soundscapes is taking place at The Schuster Center, which is located at 1 W 2nd St in Dayton. The Schuster Center - Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center - providing a world-class facility for the best in local, national and international performing artists. Can accommodate up to 2,300 for meetings or 500 banquets.

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra.

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra - The Dayton Philharmonic is our regional orchestra under Music Director and Principal Conductor Neal Gittleman.

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance.

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance - The Philharmonic, Ballet, and Opera create art that celebrates life in the Dayton community.