51福利社's new music ensemble, jazz group to perform
KALAMAZOO, Mich.鈥擳he Western Michigan University School of Music's new music ensemble, Birds on a Wire, joins forces with the Advanced Jazz Ensemble in premiering two new works composed by members of the AJE at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.
The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium or by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858.
These dynamic compositions combine the energy and creativity of modern jazz, with the textures and timbres of classical performers. The evening will also include the 2017 Fisk Composition Award composition "Nacreous" by student Lucas Stanley. Other works will be performed separately by both groups..
Bullock Music Performance Institute
Established in the fall of 1985 and renamed in 1988 in honor of its founder, the institute's mission is to add to the already rich cultural life of Kalamazoo by creating opportunities to develop closer personal and artistic ties between audience and performer. The institute has presented events ranging from formal evening concerts to daytime educational outreach events for students and local audiences of all ages.
For more information about the Wednesday evening concert series, call (269) 387-4704 or (269) 387-4678, or visit wmich.edu/music.
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