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Sunday, October 20, 2024 | 3 p.m.
West Springfield High School

Landscapes - Rossano Galante

Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew - James Curnow

Lux Aurumque - Eric Whitacre

Red Tails - Ayatey Shabazz

Globe and Eagle - John Phillip Sousa 

Moth - Viet Cuong 

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and soar into a world of tranquility and inspiration with the National Concert Band of America's first concert of the season, "Above the Clouds." 

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The afternoon will feature the majestic sounds of James Curnow's "Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew," a piece that captures the awe-inspiring beauty of soaring through the skies. Eric Whitacre's "Lux Aurumque" will bathe you in a breathtaking glow of light and serenity, offering a moment of pure reflection. The program also highlights a captivating new work, Viet Cuong's "Moth," a piece that delves into the fascinating dualities of light and dark, beauty and grotesque, reality and fantasy. Cuong's composition is a daring exploration of the ultimate sacrifice—trading sensibility for grace.

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Admission is free, no ticket required! Enter through door 5 and continue to the auditorium.

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