Take a musical journey through the American spirit with two beloved masterworks that celebrate the poetry, humor, and heart of a nation still discovering itself.
Randall Thompson’s Frostiana sets the evocative verse of Robert Frost to music of luminous warmth and clarity. From the quiet resolve of The Road Not Taken to the rustic charm of The Pasture, Thompson captures the essence of New England life and the deeper questions that echo in Frost’s poetry: choice, home, purpose, and hope.
Paired with this is Aaron Copland’s iconic Old American Songs, a vibrant set of folk melodies arranged with Copland’s signature open harmonies and rhythmic vitality. With tunes like Simple Gifts, I Bought Me a Cat, and Zion’s Walls, these songs paint a rich and playful portrait of early American life—faithful, witty, and joyfully sincere.
Performed by choir and orchestra, The Road Less Traveled is a celebration of American artistry at its most honest and heartfelt—where words and music walk side by side down a path of beauty, courage, and quiet strength.
Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 | 4pm
First United Methodist Church of Olympia, 1224 Legion Way SE
- Who We Are -
Great Bend Center for Music pioneers research-backed, participatory music programs that show how music can spark unity, fuel trust, and help communities tackle their toughest challenges.
Our mission is music that builds community. Our work is to tap music as a natural resource for our community in Mason County while helping others do the same.
