The NMU Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert

Monday, April 13, 

7:30 p.m. 

Reynolds Recital Hall

Northern Michigan University’s Music Department will present its final ensemble concerts of the semester featuring Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble, Trombone Choir and the NMU Orchestra. The University Choir and Arts Chorale will also join the Marquette Choral Society for two performances later this month. Admission to all but the latter is free. 

The NMU Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, in Reynolds Recital Hall, under the direction of Steven Riley. The program features 19 graduating students, 12 pieces and three guest artists: Christopher Schoelen, NMU guitar professor; Timothy Oliver, director of bands at the University of Mississippi; and Derek Jenkins, associate professor of music at Missouri Western State University.

Schoelen will perform a guitar concerto by Juan Perez with the Symphonic Band, while Jenkins will conduct his original work “Solar Flare.” Oliver, this year’s guest conductor, will lead “I Am” by Andrew Boysen.

The Wind Ensemble will open with “Fracas” by Randall Standridge and present the world premiere of Jenkins’ “Bowers Bloom By Waters Still,” written in memory of Riley’s mother. Oliver will also conduct “Incantation and Dance” by John Barnes Chance, and the concert will conclude with “Angels in the Architecture” by Frank Ticheli.

Tickets are available at nmu.universitytickets.com.