“Leonard Bernstein’s America!”
April 25th & 26th, 2026
11:30AM & 1:00PM
The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
The legendary American composer and conductor visits us in the concert hall for our Nation’s 250th Birthday, and Professor Treblemaker is excited to learn exactly what we mean by ‘American’ music. Mr. Bernstein is thrilled to share, and takes us on a Journey to hear his most cherished pieces, alongside classics by his friends like Aaron Copland. We also explore musical traditions–from Latin to Jazz–that influenced his amazing work... You won’t want to miss it!
Learn all about the legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein as we celebrate our Nation’s 250th Birthday. At the concert, we’ll join Professor Treblemaker as he discovers what makes music truly “American”, hear some of Bernstein’s most cherished works, and explore pieces by his friend Aaron Copland. Along the way, we’ll hear music from Latin rhythms to jazz, meet a wonderful young violinist, and hear a story from our friend Han!
Check out our video Discovery Guide for the concert!
Meet all of our special guest performers…
Gabriella Roberts-Nguyen
Vocal Soloist - Singing “I Feel Pretty,” “Ohio,” and “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off.”
Christina Obermayer
Vocal Soloist - Singing “I Feel Pretty,” “Ohio,” and “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off.”
Gabriella Roberts-Nguyễn is a born-and-raised New Yorker and senior vocal major at LaGuardia High School. Being the daughter of two jazz musicians, she has been singing and performing from a very young age. She most recently played Maria in West Side Story (LaGuardia), and is now working on Hairspray with Broadway Bound Kids. Gabriella has been involved in various programs such as Interlochen Arts Camp, Rockers on Broadway, Broadway Bound Kids, the Find Your Light Foundation, and more! Along with musical theater, she continues to pursue many genres of music, working with classical, jazz, rock, pop, rnb, folk, choral music, and all else that comes her way. She is extremely grateful for this experience and to keep performing such wondrous music!
Christina Faye Obermayer is a junior attending Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School as a vocal major. She has always been interested in the backstage aspects of theatre and enjoys interning with Spotlight Theatre Company to learn about all the things that go into a performance. She herself has acted in multiple musicals such as, West Side Story as Maria, Matilda as Ms. honey, The Little Mermaid as Ursula, Beetlejuice as Lydia Deets, and The Secret Garden as Ayah. Outside of musicals, Christina performs jazz gigs at restaurants with a band of very talented jazz musicians who attend her school. The performing arts have always been her passion, and she can’t wait to see where it takes her!
Elaina Stuppler
Featured Composer
Elaina Stuppler’s music was honored by the National Alliance for Musical Theatre & Disney Theatrical Productions. She performed at Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl, Sydney Opera House & will attend Yale this fall.
This is Elaina’s third time joining us for L.O.S. KIDS!
We’ll hear her piece “A-List”, with dancers from the New York Theatre Ballet School
“Rose City” was featured on “Gershwin & Copland ♡ New York!” - April 2024
“Cameo” was featured on “Clara Schumann’s World of Music!” - February 2025
-featuring dancers from the New York Theatre Ballet School
New York Theatre Ballet School!
We are thrilled to invite the New York Theatre Ballet School to join us once again! Talented dancers will join us with brand new choreography to Elaina Stuppler’s “A-List,” and Copland’s “Buckaroo Holiday” from Rodeo. You won't want to miss it!
NYTB School was founded in 1978 as the official training school of New York Theatre Ballet. Graded classes are offered at the pre-ballet through advanced levels. Teaching assistants guarantee highly individualized instruction. The school teaches dance as a total art form, developing strong technical skill and discipline. Following the Cecchetti syllabus, classes emphasize music, theatricality, gesture and style. For qualified students, the school’s unique relationship with NYTB provides performing experience throughout the year in ballets featuring roles for children.
NYTB School Dancers perform with L.O.S. during “Johann Strauss Jr., Pop Star!” February 2023
Photo by Deborah Grosmark