Name: iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival Pop-Up Music!
Start: 2023-04-01T11:00:00
Location: Clemson University

Greenville Symphony

Celebrate the triumph of American spirit and artistry with Fanfare for the Common Man and Bernstein’s West Side Story Symphonic Dances! The program begins with Aaron Copland’s iconic Fanfare for the Common Man, followed by the South Carolina premiere of Turbulent Flames by Jessica Meyer. GSO Principal Clarinetist John Sadak shines in Copland’s lyrical Clarinet Concerto, and Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances sets the stage for the exhilarating West Side Story Symphonic Dances by Leonard Bernstein. Experience a celebration of American creativity at its most vibrant and heartfelt.

West Side Story Symphonic Dances + Fanfare for the Common Man

Peace Center

Discover the courage and spirit of a Revolutionary War heroine with Dicey Langston: The South Carolina Girl Who Defied an Army. This world premiere by Peter B. Kay and Mark Waldrop brings to life the tale of Dicey Langston, a South Carolina teenager whose bravery helped shape the nation’s fight for independence. This brand new work is paired with Aaron Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring. This inspiring program celebrates local history and the resilience of the American spirit. Join us for this powerful blend of storytelling and music!

Dicey Langston: The South Carolina Girl Who Defied an Army

DeAndre Simmons and Laquita Mitchell take star turns as Porgy and Bess, with timeless classics like “Summertime” and “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” American mezzo-soprano Kate Jackman is our soloist for Copland’s poignant and delightful Old American Songs, alternating with a chorus of Greenville’s finest singers led by William Burgess.

Season Finale: Porgy and Bess

Make sure to drop by our tent and visit with some of your favorite musicians. You will hear performances throughout the day and learn some of the intriguing science behind sound!