David Maslanka composed ten epic symphonies for band, and each in their own way explored the exerience of living: joys and sorrows, challenges and triumphs. Ultimately, this music is about the celebration of that journey, and the pursuit of moving through the darkness to the light. Along with Maslanka's Seventh Symphony, the University of Michigan Symphony Band performs the consortium premiere of Christopher Cerrone's Darkening, The Brightening with guest artist Lindsay Kesselman, and also presents new music from SMTD faculty member Paul Dooley.

Jason Fettig, conductor
Lindsay Kesselman, soprano

PROGRAM

Paul Dooley, Boom Goes the Dynamite

Joaquin Rodrigo, Adagio para Orquesta de Instrumentos de Viento

Christopher Cerrone, Darkening, Then Brightening

David Maslanka, Symphony no. 7