The audience of approximately 100 people was given the opportunity to hear some of Copland’s more well-known music, as well as some less-performed music. Jordan-Anders first performed "Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo," which are for solo piano. On the third episode, she was joined by five dancers from the Virginia Ballet Theater: Beth Blachman, Elyse Cardon, Liz Smith, Camilo Rodriguez, and Todd Rosenlieb. Rosenlieb choreographed the piece, entitled "Saturday-Night Waltz." The dancers were a spirited addition, and more than appropriate, since Rodeo was originally a ballet.
The final episode from this work was "Hoe-Down," a lively, boisterous piece of music. Its folk-like melodies are characteristic of Copland, who incorporated American folk-song material into his music, creating "music for the people." Jordan-Anders captured the energetic rhythm and mood of Copland’s music in these four piano pieces. In the next piece of music, Jordan-Anders was joined by two violinists, Kirsty Barnett and Amanda Gates, cellist Michael Daniels, violist Beverly Baker, and clarinetist Beverly Baker. They performed a "Sextet" in three movements. The music was a beautiful stream of melody explored by each instrument.
The final piece of music was a "Piano Quartet," played by Jordan-Anders, Barnett, Gates and Daniels. The pieces all varied in content and style, and provided the listeners with an enjoyable selection of Copland’s repetoir.
When Jordan-Anders was asked which piece she enjoyed playing the most, she responded with, "The one I’m working on at the moment." She expressed a love of Copland’s music, and simply could not decide which piece was her favorite.
"It’s like choosing your favorite child... How do you know which one to pick!"