Conductors' Concert: UMD Wind & Symphony Orchestra
Conductors' Concert: UMD Wind & Symphony Orchestra
ABOUT THE EVENT
UMD Symphony Orchestra and UMD Wind Orchestra
David Neely and Michael Votta, Jr., music directors
The UMD Symphony Orchestra and UMD Wind Orchestra combine for this concert led by members of the graduate conducting studios. Professional guest conductors often appear by invitation and hold workshops with UMD School of Music students in preparation for this concert.
PROGRAM
Repertoire to be announced closer to the performance.
ABOUT THE ENSEMBLES
UMD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (UMSO)
Through its committed and polished performances under the baton of David Neely, UMSO is dedicated to the power of musical communication. In its repertoire, the orchestra explores the intersection between traditional symphonic masterworks and marginalized works from various eras, with many programs featuring composers of diverse backgrounds.
UMD WIND ORCHESTRA (UMWO)
Led by Michael Votta, Jr., UMWO is a leader among collegiate ensembles in premiering new works for winds. This season’s engaging performances will feature faculty soloists and world premieres of new works and masterworks of the 20th and 21st centuries.