Library at Noon Concert Series

Enjoy Concerts in Collins -- the library at noon concert series featuring performances by School of Music students and faculty. Join us on select Mondays and you are welcome to bring a sack lunch. Concerts are free and open to the public.

This first concert of spring will be a special presentation of Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring, a ballet score he composed in 1943-44 for renowned choreographer Martha Graham, and one of his best-known works. 

Program Order (times are approximate):

Noon

Rosephanye Powell - Langston Dreams

• Jess Soltero '24, soprano
• Kim Davenport, piano

12:15 p.m.

Remarks on Appalachian Spring/Stage setup

12:20 p.m.

Copland - Appalachian Spring

• Gerard Morris, conductor
• Maria Sampen, Eli Connolly '25, Ethan Chythlook '26, 1st violins
• Timothy Christie, Paige Franklin '26, Hailey Yang '26, 2nd violins
• Joyce Ramee, Ela Escobar '24, violas
• Alistair MacRae, Connor Adams '25, cellos
• Anna Jensen, Jordan Pilla '27, doublebasses
• Tracy Doyle, flute
• Jane Beacock '24, clarinet
• Sara Ponsioen '26, bassoon
• Ronaldo Rolim, piano