Concert 4: songbirdsongs
Sunday, March 8
12:30 pm
Cornell Plantations

John Luther Adams’s songbirdsongs for piccolos and percussion (1974–1980) is a sensitive rendering of bird songs featuring species native to North America. Space is limited: register here today!
This performance will take place outdoors at the Guy Nearing Summer House if weather conditions allow. Dress warmly and bring hot drinks! In case of inclement weather, musicians will relocate to the nearby Ten-Eyck Room at the Nevin Welcome Center. If you need accommodations to participate in this event, please contact Damien Mahiet (info@westfield.org, 607-255-3065) as soon as possible.

PROGRAM

John Luther Adams (b. 1953)
songbirdsongs (1974–1980) for two piccolos and three percussion

      I. Wood Thrush
      II. Morningfieldsong
      III. Meadowdance
      IV. August Voices
      V. Mourning Dove
      VI. Apple Blossom Round
      VII. Notquitespringdawn
      VIII. Joyful Noise
      IX. Evensong
Wendy Mehne and Juliana May Pepinsky, piccolos
Mike Compitello, Kellen King, and Nick Merillat, percussion
Tonia Ko, celesta