The American Spectrum

American Spectrum – October 18, 2026 | 2PM

Open the season with a concert full of energy, invention and unmistakably American sound. Guest saxophonist Mark Zaleski joins the orchestra for a program that moves from Joan Tower’s bold Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman to the jazz-infused richness of Duke Ellington and the driving force of Mason Bates’ Alternative Energy. The evening ends with Gershwin’s An American in Paris, a lively, stylish favorite that’s full of character.

Behind the Curtain: Pre-Concert Talk @1 p.m.

Free to All Ticket Holders

Join us one hour before the performance for a behind-the-music talk with Maestro Scott Seaton, guest artists and symphony musicians. Hear the stories behind the program, what to listen for, and insights that bring the performance to life.

PROGRAM

Joan TOWER Sixth Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman

Duke ELLINGTON The Three Black Kings

Mason BATES Alternative Energy

George GERSHWIN American in Paris

GUEST PERFORMER

Mark Zaleski, saxophone