Muskingum University's wind ensembles concert is scheduled for April 28

NEW CONCORD – The Muskingum University Music Department will present a spring band concert at 7 p.m. April 28 in Brown Chapel on campus.

The concert will feature the Muskingum University Wind Ensemble and Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds performing a program of diverse repertoire and composers.

Featured soloist on the program will be Jim Lindroth, MU instructor of percussion, who will perform Ney Rosauro’s "Concerto No. 1" for vibraphone and wind ensemble. Lindroth will also play steel pan on Omar Thomas’ "Caribana Afterparty," which explores soca and calypso music of the Caribbean. In addition, Daniel Strychacz, MU director of choral activities, will guest conduct a transcription of Franz Biebl’s "Ave Maria."

Also featured on the concert will be the inaugural performance of the Muskingum Valley Youth Wind Ensemble, an ensemble comprised of high school students from 16 high schools throughout the region. Students were nominated by their high school band directors and have been rehearsing all semester.

The youth wind ensemble will perform a wide variety of selections including Gustav Holst’s "Second Suite in F for Military Band" and "Shenandoah," composed by Omar Thomas, among other works.

Designed to provide high school instrumentalists with additional performance opportunities, the youth wind ensemble also gives opportunities for Muskingum students to hone their music teaching and conducting skills. The Muskingum Valley Youth Wind Ensemble has received funding from the Muskingum County Community Youth Foundation.

For more information, contact the music department at 740-826-8095 or music@muskingum.edu.