From the Earth to the Moon and Beyond

Blast off to space with the ISO as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the moon landing! Former ISO Principal Trombone, James Beckel, has written a special piece just for this occasion, and it will be performed along with other “interstellar” works in this space-themed concert that explores the connection between art and science! 
Want to hear more from the composer? Check out this video!

The Program:

Strauss | Introduction from Also sprach Zarathustra
Adams | Short Ride in a Fast Machine 
Debussy | Clair de Lune
Beckel | From Earth to the Moon and Beyond 
Mendelssohn | "Scherzo" from A Midsummer Night's Dream 
Holst | "Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity" from The Planets
Williams | "Main Title" from Star Wars

This concert program was created for the Discovery Concert Series, which is specially curated each year for students in grades 3 - 6. Visit the Discovery page to find fun activities for your 3 - 6 graders to do in preparation for this concert experience.