"We are not bound by tradition, nor are we limited to our own understanding or to the wisdom of men. In short, this is a very unusual university."
- President Kim B. Clark
February 10, 2009
Symphony Band to Feature Music of an American Legend
The Brigham Young University–Idaho Symphony Band will present its fifth annual Sousa concert on Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Barrus Concert Hall. The music will feature the music of John Philip Sousa with elements common to his 50 years of concert performances.
The concert will include Sousa’s famous marches and patriotic fanfare. Classical works by European composers and vocal arias will also be performed.
Returning for her fourth performance with the Symphony Band will be soprano soloist Dr. Marci MacKay, performing the aria “Song to the Moon” from Rusalka by Dvorák. In addition, Dr. Bill Holman of the Department of Music will be featured on the clarinet performing Solo De Concours by Messager.
Tickets are $3 for BYU–Idaho students and $6 for the general public. They can be purchased at the BYU–Idaho Ticket Office or online at www.byui.edu/tickets.
The BYU-Idaho Symphony Band is the premier audition band on campus. Several members of the band are not music majors but are on music scholarships. The Symphony Band tours every other year and visited the southern states for two weeks last spring.
For more information please, contact Diane Soelberg at (208) 496-3015 or soelbergd@byui.edu.
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Brigham Young University-Idaho is a four-year private university located in Rexburg, Idaho. The university, which is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offers both baccalaureate and associate degrees; integrated degrees and internships that are tailored to fit students' interests; a year-round track system allowing more students to attend; and an extensive Student Activities Program that provides leadership and growth experiences. It is the largest private university in Idaho, with more than 13,000 students enrolled for Winter Semester 2008.
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