Kenneth Kiesler, director of orchestras
Oriol Sans, associate director of orchestras

This annual concert of new works by student composers, led by student conductors, and played by student musicians is often one of the most inspiring concerts of the year. This program provides an important and singular opportunity for composers and conductors to learn by working with one another and the musicians of the UPO in a collaborative process, while also being mentored by their principal composition and conducting teachers. An exciting opportunity for listeners to be among the first to hear these creative works and witness these collaborations, which often launch long-lasting creative partnerships between student composers and the conductors.

PROGRAM:
What's in a Name?
Composer: Stuart Carlson
Conductor: Nathan Bieber

Walk On
Composer: Hannah McPhillmy
Conductor: Chelsea Gallo

Piano Concerto No. 1 - Movement III
Composer: Karalyn Schubring 
Conductor: Elias Miller
Honeysuckle
Composer: Jacob Rogers
Conductor: Régulo Stabilito

An Deireadh
Composer: Duncan Petersen-Jones
Conductor: Charlotte Politi

Blaze
Composer: Gala Flagello
Conductor: Tal Benatar