All America 250 featuring Dr. James Helton, Piano

Celebrate America with a program that reflects the many voices of our nation. From the iconic resonance of Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man and the quiet intensity of Barber’s Adagio for Strings to the jazz-infused energy of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue performed by Muncie’s own, Dr. James Helton, this concert traces a wide emotional and musical landscape. Finally, Florence Price’s groundbreaking First Symphony anchors the second half with warmth, elegance, and a distinctly American voice that deserves to be heard alongside the great symphonic tradition.