Politics and music in the first half of the 20th century. He describes how music can be a tool of outreach and xenophobia, depending on the Political Climate of the era. Good afternoon. Hello, everyone. Im amanda shondra. Its my pleasure to welcome you here today for Classical Music and American Foreign relations, a complicated duet. Thank you to our members. Its your support that keeps us going. Thank you so much. Were going deep into the december before the holidays. Its a pleasure to have you. If you are not yet a member, if you are curious about our membership levels or programs, talk to me or any of our volunteers just outside the doors. You can pick up a copy of the magazine if you dont have one already. Find us online at smithsonianassociates. Org. Please take a moment to silence any mobile devices or your cellstonecel cellphones. Good to doublecheck because we have cspan in the house. Your ring tone will be saved. Thank you. Just an additional note. Our exits we have one in the