DCINY honors our fallen heroes with a Memorial Day concert featuring patriotic, American works for chorus and orchestra. Drawing inspiration from the words of Henry David Thoreau and quoting Simple Gifts; Zion’s Walls and Materna, The American Spirit by composer/conductor Mark Hayes combines stylistic, contemporary writing with a classical foundation. Pepper Choplin leads the choir and orchestra in original compositions. This performance will be webcast on the DCINY Facebook page.

Performers:
Mark Hayes, Composer/Conductor
Pepper Choplin, Composer/Conductor
Featuring Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers International

Program:
MARK HAYES: The American Spirit
MARK HAYES: Credo for America (World Premiere)
The Music of Pepper Choplin