Program

Program Leader: Angela Smith

Song leader: Charles Palmer Accompanist: Kathryn Govier Song: America the Beautiful

Video Presentation: Origins of “The Star-Spangled Banner” presented prior to the gathering

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“Old American Songs” by Aaron Copland (1900–1990)

1. Zion’s Walls

2. At the River

3. Long Time Ago

4. I Bought Me a Cat

Performed by Janice Beavers, vocalist, and Susan Peninger, guest pianist

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The Declaration of Independence

Group Reading

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Seven Variations on “My Country ’Tis of Thee” by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Performed by Toby Blumenthal/Philipps, guest pianist

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American Songs

This Land Is Your Land • God Bless America • You’re a Grand Old Flag • My Country ’Tis of Thee

Group Sing led by Liz Cass, leader and Brian Grothues, pianist

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“Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa (1854-1932), arr. by Vladimir Horowitz (1903-1989)

Performed by Brett Bachus, guest pianist

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