Aaron Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man is a powerful tribute to the American spirit. Calvin Custer's A Salute to the Big Apple follows, celebrating the vibrant energy of New York City. George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, featuring guest pianist Jeffrey Biegel, blends classical music with jazz influences in an iconic American masterpiece. Harry Brubaker's A Touch of Jazz adds more jazz flair, creating a lively atmosphere. The concert concludes with the Hawai‘i premiere of Peter Boyer's Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue, a patriotic piece that rounds out a dynamic, American-inspired program.

Repertoire:

Aaron Copland – Fanfare for the Common Man

Calvin Custer  – A Salute to the Big Apple

George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue

Harry Brubaker  – A Touch of Jazz

Peter Boyer – Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue

(50-State Initiative Hawai‘i Premiere)

Guest pianist Jeffrey Biegel