Music for the People: Discover an American Legacy 1935-1939

Saturday, October 18, 2025 
1:00 – 5:00 PM
The Kellogg Club
25 Colles Avenue, Morristown, NJ

Presented by Social Impact Studios and The Discovery Orchestra

Did you know that 2025 is the 90th Anniversary of the WPA’s Federal Music Project, the first arts program created as part of the New Deal? It helped keep our cultural music heritage alive and kept musicians working during the greatest economic depression in our country’s history. Come join Social Impact Studios and The Discovery Orchestra to celebrate this historical and cultural milestone.

Held at the historic Kellogg mansion in Morristown, Music for the People will feature activities for all ages and interests, including:

• a WPA Poster exhibit featuring posters from the period 
• hands-on poster making using the screen printing process of the era – take your own home!
• a Discovery Program led by Maestro Maull featuring Aaron Copland’s Quiet City, which was commissioned by the Federal Music Project
• Blues duo Piedmont Bluz performing songs of the era
• an interactive history lecture on the WPA posters and Federal Arts Project
• film viewing room featuring footage from the era and info about the Federal Music Project
• posters, books, and DVDs for purchase
• beverages and light bites

Link for tickets is coming soon!

Notes: Street parking only. The local authorities are aware of our event. Car permits are not needed. The Kellogg Club, a Greek Revival mansion located in the heart of historic Morristown, is dedicated to preserving its architectural heritage. Please note that access to the mansion requires ascending steps.

The Discovery Orchestra makes every effort to accommodate the needs of individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities for all of its programs and events, as well as at its administrative office. Upon request, and with 2 weeks’ notice, specific accommodations will be made subject to our available resources for live events. Large print programs, braille materials, and audio-described services may also be available with a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice. Additional accessibility information can be found here.