Our season concludes with an intergenerational conversation about freedom, democracy, and the future. While 20th century American icons Howard Hanson and Walt Whitman reflect the exquisite nuance of a democratic republic, we amplify the voices of the next generation’s creative leaders through collaborations locally and globally.
Program:
Howard Hanson/Walt Whitman (Arr. Mark Buller): Song of Democracy [WORLD PREMIERE]
Marcus Maroney, composer: “What does Democracy Mean to You?” [WORLD PREMIERE]
Mark Buller, composer
Kinder HSPVA Choir led by Marcus J. Jauregui, Chair
HSPVA Creative Writing Department led by Judith Switek, Chair
Works by International Commissioning Contest winners
Ukrainian, Polish and Greek Folk Song set
Program partners:
Holocaust Museum Houston & Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Major support: Venona and Joe Detrick