March 12, 2027 — 10:00 AM
Capitol Theater
Madison, Wisconsin

EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIP

Follow the music along the mighty Mississippi! What makes a melody memorable? From patriotic songs and lively dances to folk melodies and the sounds of the American frontier, Along the Mississippi takes young listeners on a musical journey through America. Along the way, students will discover what a melody is and how composers use melodies to tell stories, create different moods, and bring music to life. Featuring compositions by Aaron Copland, Francis Scott-Key, and more.

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PROGRAM

KEY | Star-Spangled Banner
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR | Danse Negre
CUSTER | American Frontier
COPLAND | Varitions on a Shaker Melody
COPLAND | Hoedown from Rodeo
PROTO | Fantasy on the Saints