Joshua Habermann, conductor, sponsored by Carmen Paradis and Brian McGrath

The unique musical language of the United States is rooted in the songs brought to her shores by successive waves of immigrants. Listeners will embark on a musical journey that explores how their contributions have influenced and defined our country’s music, and given us the rich tapestry of American song. This program will also feature the world premiere of a piece written especially for the Desert Chorale by the Grammy-nominated composer Kile Smith.