Off the Hill Concert Series – Copland “Appalachian Spring”

WWU Music Department announces OFF THE HILL, a virtuoso chamber music series that features WWU’s award-winning music faculty and special guests.

Join us for 5 extraordinary concerts this season. All proceeds support Music Department scholarships.

COPLAND’s “Appalachian Spring”
The feature of the night! The original ballet for 13 instruments, written by Aaron Copland for dancer Martha Graham, premiered in 1944 for the Library of Congress. The story tells of a bride and groom in celebration of their wedding, while building their first home together on the American new frontier. The music expresses strength, resilience, perseverance and steadfastness: character traits expressed by the Shakers and pioneer settlers of America, and those surviving WWII when this piece made its premier.

ADMISSION: Suggested donation $25 ($5 students).  Donations accepted at the door.  All proceeds support WWU Music Department scholarships.