Pre-concert conversation with composer Kristin Kuster, U-M band historian Joe Dobos, and Michael Haithcock at 7:15 PM in the Lower Lobby.

Michael Haithcock, conductor, Joshua Roach, graduate student conductor.

2015 marks important anniversaries in the history of the U-M band program including the 100th anniversary of Wilfred Wilson’s appointment to lead the band, the 80th anniversary of William D. Revelli’s arrival in Ann Arbor, and the 40th anniversary of H. Robert Reynolds appointment as his successor. Tributes to these important figures are paired with musical reflections of places and events that inspired each composer’s creative response.

PROGRAM: Strauss- Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare, Serenade in E-flat, Opus 7; Kuster- Lost Gulch Lookout; Graham- Harrison’s Dream, Joshua Roach, graduate conductor; Bach- My Jesus! Oh What Anguish; Husa- Music for Prague 1968; Sousa- Free Lance March (”On to Victory”)