American Frontiers

American Frontiers invites you to journey across the American saga from the bold Old West to the vibrant Harlem Renaissance, celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary. This mesmerizing film presents a carefully curated program of five iconic works that capture the spirit and resilience of America’s music makers. Begin with Samuel Barber’s rousing Overture from *The School for Scandal*, Op. 5, his debut for full orchestra that set the stage for many of his future masterpieces. Follow with Eric Ewazen’s shimmering Concerto for Trumpet and String Orchestra, a contemporary staple that opens new horizons for modern trumpeters. The program then unfolds into John Williams’s stirring “With Malice Toward None” from *Lincoln*, where trumpeter George Goad delivers a solemn solo that echoes President Lincoln’s hopeful vision of a united nation. Next, experience Aaron Copland’s rousing *Billy the Kid* Suite, a defining voice of 20th‑century American music, before concluding with William Grant Still’s monumental *Still Afro‑American Symphony*, the first symphonic work by an African American to be performed by a major orchestra. Join us on this musical odyssey, where each piece is a tribute to innovation, perseverance, and the enduring American dream.