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From WSHU's daytime and evening classical programs, Emily Boyer and Lauren Rico give you a heads-up on some of the best music they'll be sharing with you.

What should American classical music sound like?

Top: Edward MacDowell, Amy Beach, George Chadwick. Bottom: John Knowles Paine, Horatio Parker, Arthur Foote.
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Top: Edward MacDowell, Amy Beach, George Chadwick. Bottom: John Knowles Paine, Horatio Parker, Arthur Foote.

Before American composers found a voice recognized around the world, a group of musicians in New England asked a big question: what should American classical music sound like?

They became known as the Boston Six,and they helped shape the American musical tradition.

Hear music by the Boston Six in America 250: The American Experience, tonight on WSHU, 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream.

Julie Freddino is WSHU's Program Director. She also produces Sunday Baroque.