Heather Cox Richardson and 250 to 250: Aaron Copland, Narrated by Na’Zir McFadden
Na’Zir McFadden is an acclaimed American orchestral conductor known for winning the 2026 Sphinx Medal of Excellence and is the Associate Conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony and Conducting Fellow of the San Diego Symphony. McFadden profiles composer Aaron Copland, whose Pulitzer-winning works captured the American landscape and forged a distinctive national sound.
Aaron Copland was born into a Jewish immigrant family.
- He grew up in Brooklyn, New York.
- Copland became a famous American composer.
- He wanted his music to have an American sound.
- He used ideas from jazz and popular music.
- He was also inspired by the American West.
- Appalachian Spring showed the spirit of rural America.
- Rodeo celebrated the American West.
- Fanfare for the Common Man honored everyday Americans during World War II.
- Copland helped create a new and special sound in American music.
POP Interview and Civics Quiz:
- USCIS PM-602-0188. How do you participate in the life of your local community?
- USCIS 100:98. / 128:123. What is the name of the national anthem?
- USCIS 128:124. The Nation s first motto was E Pluribus Unum. What does that mean?
- Read: Why do people want to live in America?
- Write: People want to live in a free country.
Family Fun:
- Aaron Copland: Website | YouTube playlists
- All-Star Orchestra: Aaron Copland Music for the Theatre: Analysis by Gerard Schwarz
- Classics Explained: A vision for American harmony EP 26: Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland
- Classics for Kids: Let's Meet Aaron Copland activity sheet
- Copland House: Timeline of a Musical Life
- HCR: Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait” Led by Na'Zir McFadden and Narrated by Heather Cox Richardson
- LOC: Aaron Copland collection | A Brief Introduction to the Music of Aaron Copland
- Making Music Fun: Aaron Copland coloring page
- PBS Great Performances: The Jewish Tune That Inspired Composer Aaron Copland | Aaron Copland's Ideas on Film Scores
- San Francisco Symphony: Keeping Score | Aaron Copland and the American Sound
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