NEXT CHICAGO CONCERT: AMERICANA

ORCHESTRAL PROGRAM
Star Spangled Banner - John Stafford Smith (arr. Damrosch/Sousa)
Praeludium from Suite in E Major - Arthur Foote
Two Indian Dances - Charles Skilton
The Old Boatman - Florence Price (arr. Perna)
Americana Medley - Ilya Levinson/Simmons
Penelope Simmons, vocals
Leroy Anderson Selections - arr. William Zinn
National Emblem March - Edwin Eugene Bagley (arr. McAllister)

FREE ADMISSION

Join American Music Festivals as we continue to evolve and navigate through the ever-changing world of American music.  Celebrating the July 4th Holiday weekend with patriotic works, American romanticism, memorable popular music, and a vision that spans the generations.  Let’s enjoy the many influences that come together to make up American culture and our history.

As we also celebrate 35 years of music making, we are grateful for the amazing support in the community for the Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra, Thank you to Lincolnwood Parks and Recreation, and our Exclusive Orchestral Sponsor, Loeber Motors

American Music Festivals promotES cultural exchange, PRESERVES ORCHeSTRAL HERITAGE, and BRINGS COMMUNITIES TOGETHER

In Chicago, Hawaii, and around the world, AMF partners with diverse communities, bringing people together to enjoy great classical music exploring and sharing cultural traditions through concerts and interdisciplinary programming.

American Music Festivals is committed to preserving and furthering orchestral heritage.  Our music making has attracted an amazing team of musicians, community advocates, and marketing experts to our cause.  It has helped us build partnerships and professional relationships with organizations and individuals around the world. Our concerts tell a story that speaks to the power of music to move people, help change perspectives, and to challenge norms.  American Music Festivals is excited to continue to help create and contribute to orchestral events, products, and messaging, that move communities forward. 

Thanks for being a part of our vision.

American Music Festivals
has been committed to cultural exchange Since 1997.

Please join US AS WE BRING OUR UNIQUE VIEWPOINT TO CLASSICAL MUSIC PROGRAMMING.

CULTURAL EXCHANGE

In the United States and abroad we work with communities to share culture, celebrating our differences.

ORCHESTRAL HERITAGE

American Music Festivals helps preserve orchestral traditions--with a sensitivity to all the humanities.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our collaborative events bring people TOGETHER, creating understanding and friendship.

ARTISTIC AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Through concerts and related outreach, American Music Festivals articulates cross cultural and intergenerational connections. 

In Chicago, Hawaii, and around the world,
American Music Festivals
helps sustain our orchestral heritage