Americana: “Appalachian Spring” at Kaul Auditorium

Join us for the opening concert of our 56th Summer Festival as we celebrate some of our rich chamber music heritage! Aaron Copland’s quintessentially American Appalachian Spring is featured in its original 13-instrument chamber arrangement, alongside Leonard Bernstein’s jazz-influenced Songs from West Side Story. The evening also includes Bluegrass-crossover legend Mark O’Connor’s and other composers’ interpretations of American folk tunes. Don’t miss this evening celebrating some of the most iconic voices in American music.

We have a special tradition of picnics before concerts at Reed College’s Kaul Auditorium. Reed’s catering service, Bon Appétit, offers food and drink service beginning at 6 PM. Alternately, you can bring your own picnic, but alcoholic beverages must be purchased on site.

6:30 PM | Kaul Auditorium Prelude Performance with CMNW’s Young Artist Institute students

Prelude performance sponsored by Ronnie-Gail Emden & Andrew Wilson.

Concert sponsored by Terwilliger Plaza.