Fri, Apr 14
|Ellie Santos' House (call for address)
Friday Evening Fellowship: Early American Music
You're invited to the home of Ellie Santos for snacks, beverages, and a program about Early American Music, presented by Guy McLean, curator of the Westfield Athenaeum.
Time & Location
Apr 14, 7:00 PM
Ellie Santos' House (call for address), Longmeadow, MA, USA
About The Event
Friday Evening Fellowship: Early American Music
April 14th at 7:00 PM
You're invited to the home of Ellie Santos for snacks, beverages, and a program about Early American Music, presented by Guy McLean, curator of the Westfield Athenaeum.
Program Description: Since the United States is a relatively new country, and a nation of immigrants, we haven't been able to develop a truly indigenous American folk music that our composers could draw upon. Our classical music - created by composers such as Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, and Leonard Bernstein - combines elements of vernacular song and Jazz with European styles. But this combination of elements have always had a somewhat unwieldy feel for American audiences. This issue has both plagued and challenged musicians for more than a century. Come join us for a discussion of how American composers over the last century have attempted to address the special issues related to this country's art music.
Call or email the church office for the address: 413-567-6287 or office@firstchurchlongmeadow.org