The U-M Contemporary Directions Ensemble pays tribute to rock and roll through works by David Lang, Jimmy Lopez Bellido, acclaimed SMTD composition professor Michael Daugherty, and iconic guitarist and composer Frank Zappa. SMTD's renowned Professor of Bassoon Jeffrey Lyman will be the soloist for Daugherty's Dead Elvis.

Jayce Ogren, conductor

Jeffrey Lyman, bassoon

PROGRAM

David Lang
cheating, lying, stealing

Michael Daugherty
Dead Elvis

Jimmy Lopez Bellido
Fiesta

Frank Zappa
Selections from The Yellow Shark


Please note, this venue has a limited capacity; seats are available to event attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.