Celebrate the spirit of resilience, joy, and unity with American Hope, a concert showcasing seminal voices that have shaped American music.

The evening opens with Scott Joplin’s Overture to “Treemonisha”, a vibrant and rarely heard orchestral gem from the King of Ragtime. George Gershwin’s An American in Paris follows, brimming with jazz-infused energy and the thrill of discovery. Florence Price’s Song of Hope offers a poignant and soaring expression of perseverance, while Margaret Bonds’ powerful work “The Ballad of the Brown King” brings the program to a stirring and triumphant close.

Join us for a night of music that reflects the hope, strength, and artistry of America’s rich musical tapestry.

• Scott Joplin
  Overture to “Treemonisha”
• George Gershwin
  An American in Paris
• Florence Price
  Song of Hope
• Margaret Bonds
  The Ballad of the Brown King

• Tianhui Ng, Music Director
• Dr. Allegra Martin, Chorus Director

• Sarah Callinan, Soprano
• Justina Golden, Mezzo-Soprano
• Christon Carney, Baritone

Arrive early at 6 pm for a pre-concert talk with PVS' resident musicologist, Dr. David Schneider.