The University of Michigan Symphony Band concludes its spring season with a highly original program of music that features not one, but two incredible concertos for unique soloists. The first half concludes with a rare concerto for solo cello and winds by Friedrcih Gulda, showcasing the talents of Concerto Competition winner Serena Zhang, and the concert finishes with the consortium premiere of a new concert for saxophone and piano by the inimitable Billy Childs, and featuring guest saxophonist Steve Wilson, and Ellen Rowe, Professor of Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation here at Michigan. All of the music on this special concert takes its inspiration from the popular music heard all around us, truly embodying both a musical evolution and revolution of the symphonic stage.

Jason Fettig, conductor
Christi Blahnik, student conductor
Sarina Zhang, cello (Concerto Competition winner)
Steve Wilson, saxophone
Ellen Rowe, piano

PROGRAM
Omar Thomas, Mother of a Revolution!
Friedrich Gulda, Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra
Michael Daugherty, Niagara Falls
Billy Childs, Concerto for Saxophone and Piano