America at 250

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM

West Side Presbyterian Church
6 S Monroe St, Ridgewood, NJ

Ars Musica Chorale kicks off its 2026-2027 season with a first-time collaboration with the North Jersey Concert Band for a concert of music celebrating the greatest American composers. The centerpiece of this collaboration lies with Howard Hanson’s Song of Democracy, a beautiful masterwork written for the unusual scoring of concert wind band and chorus. Using Walt Whitman’s poem of the same name, Hanson sets the text with rich harmonies and clear text to showcase the optimism found in Whitman’s words. Other works will feature other American genres, including spirituals, folk songs, jazz, and shape-note singing. Come join us for this celebration for America’s musical history!

Tickets: Adult $35 - Sr./Sp. Needs $30 - Student with ID $15 - Under 12 Free