Music in the Gardens

Music in the Gardens returns to the Arboretum! This live classical performance, presented by the Penn’s Woods Music Festival, is free and open to all. Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early, place their chairs or blankets on the Event Lawn, and then explore the beautiful gardens.

6:00 to 7:00 p.m., – Wander the gardens and find aspiring musicians throughout.

7:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Return to the Event Lawn for the main concert.

Rain plan: in the event of rain, the concert will be relocated to the Recital Hall.

New in 2024 – The Penn’s Woods Wind Symphony!  The ensemble, conducted by Dr. Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin, boasts a roster of the finest wind players in the region.

PROGRAM

• American Overture – Joseph Wilcox Jenkins
• American Hymnsong Suite – Dwayne Milburn
• Someone to Watch Over Me – George and Ira Gershwin
• On the Mall March – E.F. Goldman
• American Salute – Morton Gould, arr. Lang
• Adoration – Florence Price
• John Williams in Concert – John Williams, arr. Lavender
• First Suite in E-flat – Gustav Holst – Matthews
• Stars and Stripes Forever – John Phillips Sousa