In different words, the spokeswoman, Lynda Bartram, mentioned that the music selection with an American theme offers a varied and exciting program, serving as a fitting introduction to a year of celebration. The pieces to be performed include Bernstein's Candide Overture, Copland's Appalachian Spring, Gershwin's Porgy and Bess Suite, as well as compositions by Barber, Florence Price, and Sousa.

The Overture by Bernstein features memorable themes from the operetta itself and is widely performed in symphony concerts, making it a significant representation of American composer Leonard Bernstein's talent and influence. It serves as a perfect opening piece that embodies American music.

Copland's ballet score for Appalachian Spring is characterized by its warmth and generosity, blending lively folk dances with emotive musical depictions of America's vast landscapes.

Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, premiered in 1935, stands as his most enduring and respected Broadway work. Well-loved favorites like "Summertime," "It Ain't Necessarily So," and "Bess, You is My Woman Now" hold a special place in the world of music, evoking a distinctly American sentiment.

This upcoming performance promises to be an exciting and unforgettable afternoon, featuring compositions by Barber, Sousa, and Florence Price, who was the first African-American woman to have her music performed by a professional orchestra. These pieces represent outstanding 20th-century music from the American continent.

The Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1948, initially started as a unique example of an amateur musical ensemble that received full support from the borough council. The orchestra, originally known as the Worthing Citizens' Orchestra until 1976, held its inaugural concert on Friday, March 11, 1949, at the Assembly Hall in Worthing.