Orchestra Concert 7 - American Spirit

Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-05:00

First Church-OKC | Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Chamber Symphony
Publisher/HostOklahoma Chamber Symphony
Orchestra Concert 7 - American Spirit
Advertisement
What’s Special About This Concert:
We celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a world premiere by our Composer-in-Residence, reflecting on the nation's past, present, and future.
Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait combines sweeping American melodies with the powerful words of Abraham Lincoln—narrated live from the stage.
Amy Beach’s “Gaelic” Symphony was the first symphony published by an American woman and blends Celtic folk influences with the grandeur of the Romantic tradition.
The Program:
Composer in Residence: TBA (world premiere) (2026) | 5 mins
COPLAND: Lincoln Portrait (1942) | 14 mins
AMY BEACH: Symphony No. 3 in E minor, op. 32 “Gaelic” (1894) | 41 mins
Featured Musicians:
Kaleb Benda, Music Director & Conductor
OCS Composer in Residence
Musicians of the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony
Additional Information:
Admission is free.
Approximately 75 minutes with no intermission.
See our Concert FAQ Page for information about parking, entry, seating, and more.
Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

First Church-OKC, 131 NW 4th St,Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Oklahoma City

The Widdler\u2019s Midnight Mass Tour
Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm The Widdler’s Midnight Mass Tour

Beer City Music Hall

Ford Filson's Art Show\/Opening night of "Looped"
Fri, 22 May at 08:00 pm Ford Filson's Art Show/Opening night of "Looped"

Carpenter Square Theatre

Playdate & Create: Colors and Light
Sat, 23 May at 09:00 am Playdate & Create: Colors and Light

Oklahoma City Museum of Art

Chuck Wagon Festival (May 23-24, 2026)
Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am Chuck Wagon Festival (May 23-24, 2026)

1700 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK, United States, Oklahoma 73111

\ud83d\udda4 Pretty in Pitch Black: An 80s Gothic Prom \ud83d\udda4
Sat, 23 May at 06:30 pm 🖤 Pretty in Pitch Black: An 80s Gothic Prom 🖤

Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled

Forensic Night!
Sat, 23 May at 06:30 pm Forensic Night!

Museum of Osteology

Almost Yesterday at Friends of Friends
Sat, 23 May at 09:00 pm Almost Yesterday at Friends of Friends

Friends of Friends OKC

Sooner State: Royale Of Ability Pageant! \ud83e\uddca \ud83d\udc51\ud83d\udd25
Sun, 24 May at 11:00 am Sooner State: Royale Of Ability Pageant! 🧊 👑🔥

3200 N. May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK

Royale Of Ability: Sooner State
Sun, 24 May at 08:00 pm Royale Of Ability: Sooner State

Frankie's OKC

Oklahoma Summer Classic
Wed, 27 May at 07:00 am Oklahoma Summer Classic

Bennett Event Center, Oklahoma City Fairgrounds

Ncaa Women's College World Series - All Sessions Pass
Wed, 27 May at 06:00 pm Ncaa Women's College World Series - All Sessions Pass

Devon Park

Jimmy Nelson
Wed, 27 May at 06:00 pm Jimmy Nelson

Bricktown Comedy Club - OKC

Oklahoma City is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Oklahoma City Events