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Kids Commute: Old American Songs set 1 week!

Aaron Copland (R) and William Warfield, ca. 1963
Victor Kraft
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Music Division, Library of Congress
Aaron Copland (R) and William Warfield, ca. 1963

If you think of an American composer, Aaron Copland's name is probably one that comes up.

This week and next, we're exploring Copland's two sets of Old American Songs.

These are different American folk songs and hymns that Copland arranged for voice and piano.

We also get to hear Copland performing this week - he's the pianist in all of the recordings on this week's show, along with baritone William Warfield!

We'll have a new quizlet about something old and American too!

Listen weekdays at 7:40 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. or any time on demand.

Kids Commute - OLD AMERICAN SONGS WEEK! Monday: The Boatman's Dance (Aaron Copland)
Aaron Copland, piano/William Warfield, baritone
Kids Commute - OLD AMERICAN SONGS WEEK! Tuesday: The Dodger (Aaron Copland)
Aaron Copland, piano/William Warfield, baritone
Kids Commute - OLD AMERICAN SONGS WEEK! Wednesday: Long Time Ago (Aaron Copland)
Aaron Copland, piano/William Warfield, baritone
Kids Commute - OLD AMERICAN SONGS WEEK! Thursday: Simple Gifts (Aaron Copland)
Aaron Copland, piano/William Warfield, baritone
Kids Commute - OLD AMERICAN SONGS! Friday: I Bought Me a Cat (Aaron Copland)
Aaron Copland, piano/William Warfield, baritone

This week's show was produced with support from Tony Bero and Amanda Sewell.

Kate Botello is a host and producer at Classical IPR.