Music & Memory

First Presbyterian Church
One Symphony Circle
Buffalo, NY 14201

May 19, 2026

From: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

(716) 884-0095

$10

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Featuring live music performed by Buffalo Choral Arts Society & insights from composer Glenn McClure 

This unique program will explore music’s role in celebrating #America250 and commemorating the 125th Anniversary of Buffalo’s Pan-Am Expo.

Award-winning composer Glenn McClure will join us to unpack his newly-created choral/orchestral setting for Frances Harper’s influential 1895 poem “Songs for the People”. 

The music reimagines a vision for America that the acclaimed poet shared with Theodore Roosevelt, and continues to resonate with today’s audiences.

McClure’s insights will be enhanced by vocal excerpts & stylings from the Buffalo Choral Arts Society.