Auburn, Ala. – The Auburn Community Orchestra (ACO) invites the public to a stirring evening of classical music during its spring concert, Nationalism In Music, on Tuesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at Auburn United Methodist Church and is presented in partnership with the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center and Auburn United Methodist Church.

Under the direction of Dr. Russell Logan, the ACO will perform a selection of orchestral works inspired by national pride and cultural heritage. The program will include Antonín Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9 in E minor “From the New World”, Béla Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances, Ralph Vaughan Williams’ English Folk Song Suite and A Symphonic Portrait of Irving Berlin arranged by Hawley Ades.

Dr. Logan, a Wetumpka native, brings decades of experience as an educator and musician. He currently serves as Principal Trombonist and Executive Board Chair for the Alabama Winds Concert Band. He also performs with the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra. His leadership promises an expertly rehearsed and passionately delivered performance.

This concert is free, family-friendly and open to the public. Auburn residents and visitors are encouraged to attend and enjoy an evening of moving music in a beautiful setting.

For more information, visit www.auburnalabama.org/arts or follow the Auburn Community Orchestra on Facebook at facebook.com/AuburnCommunityOrchestra.