I’ve shared my thoughts many times about traditional Fourth of July classical programming. Sousa marches, Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” and — of course– Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” are pretty much the default. But there’s so much more. American composers have been writing music celebrating their heritage right from the beginning. Sometimes it was expressed simply […]
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July 4th Classical Music – Moving 1776 beyond 1812
For Independence Day celebrations, there few classical works that make the cut. You can usually count on hearing a John Philip Sousa march. Perhaps Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man,” And, if the presenters have the budget and/or a National Guard armory nearby, Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture.” Time for a change I get it. “1812” […]
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A July 4th Program That’s Truly Liberating
There many ways to create a classical music program for July 4th. Most programmers just take the path of least resistance. While tradition is important (and comforting), our American musical heritage is rich, diverse, and exciting. And it can add deeper meaning to our Independence Day celebration. July 4, 2018, I’m hosting a three-hour radio […]
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An American Music Celebration for #ClassicsaDay
Want access to great classical music? If you use Twitter, the easiest way is to use the hashtag #ClassicsaDay. Classical music lovers post music links using #ClassicsaDay in their tweet to share with others. And they know to click on the hashtag in tweets to see what others have found. An All-American theme For the […]