
Celebrate America
Friday, May 1, 2026 | 7:30 PM
An inspiring tribute to the American spirit, this patriotic program features music by some of the nation's most influential composers. From Copland's bold Fanfare for the Common Man to the jazzy brilliance of Gershwin's Concerto in F—performed by pianist Albert Cano Smit — this concert showcases the diversity and creativity of American music. Ives's playful Variations on America, Hanson's powerful Symphony No. 6, and Sousa's rousing Washington Post March round out an evening filled with pride, energy, and celebration.
Concert Information
Friday, May 1, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Dawson Auditorium, Adrian College
Bruce Anthony Kiesling, conductor
Albert Cano Smit, piano
- COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man
- IVES Variations on America
- HANSON Symphony No. 6
- GERSHWIN Concerto in F
- SOUSA Washington Post March