COMPOSITION

MSU saxophonist Joseph Lulloff leads an evening of vibrant saxophone and piano works, joined by Yu-Lien The and John Nichol, featuring Amy Beach’s Romance, the world premiere of Parker Fritz’s Write Your Own Way, and more.

Conducted by Yuji Jones, this adventurous program showcases bold 21st-century compositions by David Biedenbender, Gleb Kanasevich, and Daniel Cueto, highlighting innovative sounds, unique instrumentation, and the world premiere of Providence.

The MSU Symphony Band, under the direction of David Thornton, presents a compelling program featuring Berlioz’s Marche Hongroise, the world premiere of Maxwell Kowal’s Express, and Nelhýbel’s Trittico.

Newfound Chamber Winds delivers bold, contemporary performances through flexible ensemble formats, spotlighting inventive repertoire and works by living composers while pushing the boundaries of traditional chamber wind music with creativity and collaboration.

The MSU Wind Symphony, with guest conductor Tyler Austin and guest ensemble Newfound Winds, presents a vibrant program featuring Adams’ Incandescence, Flagello’s The Bird-While, Copland’s Buckaroo Holiday, and the world premiere of Frank Duarte’s Lenguaje, Symphony No. 1.