Appalachian Spring

The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with an all-American program on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. The performance will include Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring as well as works by contemporary American classical composers Eric Ewazen, Jessie Montgomery, and James Stephenson. The afternoon will begin with a Pre-Concert Talk at 1:45 PM to offer insight into the music and enhance the concert experience for attendees. Program Highlights: Aaron Copland – Appalachian Spring Eric Ewazen – Sinfonia for Strings Jessie Montgomery – Strum James Stephenson – Persephone Who’s Performing: Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra Stephen Alltop, Music Director and Conductor