American Stories – The U.S. Army Concert Band

• Tina DiMeglio, guest conductor
• Cody Ray, guest conductor
• Weston Lewis, guest conductor
• Meijun Chen, guest conductor
• Anthony Morris, guest conductor

Ryan Nowlin — Let Freedom Ring (arr. Smith & Kirby)
Ron Nelson — Rocky Point Holiday
Charles Ives — Variations on "America" (orch. Schuman, trans. Rhoads)
Julie Giroux — One Life Beautiful
Adolphus Hailstork — American Guernica (ed. Levine)
Warren Benson — The Solitary Dancer
Roberto Sierra — Alegría (arr. M.D. Scatterday)
Frank Ticheli — Postcard
Jennifer Higdon — Mysterium
Carlos Simon — Amen!
Various — Armed Forces Medley (Armed Forces Salute)

This program features pieces by American composers inspired by themes, events, or locations from the composers' perspectives. Enjoy the exploration of cultural perspectives, experiences, and stories from some of our most celebrated music composers. 

About The U.S. Army Concert Band

Headquartered in Washington, DC, The U.S. Army Concert Band has performed in concert venues such as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Hollywood Bowl. The ensemble participates in ongoing, educational outreach and often appears at national and international music events.

https://www.usarmyband.com/ensembles/the-u-s-army-concert-band

About Tina DiMeglio, guest conductor

https://tinadimeglio.com/

About Cody Ray, guest conductor

https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/music/ensembles/usc_bands/athletic_bands/carolina_band/athletic_band_instruction_operations_staff.php

About Weston Lewis, guest conductor

https://music.utexas.edu/about/people/weston-lewis

About Meijun Chen, guest conductor

https://usarmyband.com/bios/meijun-chen

About Anthony Morris, guest conductor

http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/schools/mediaarts/departments/music/faculty/anthonymorris.php