MEDIA CONTACT: Helene Snihur hsnihur@rochester.edu
585.275.7800 or Josef Hanson 585.273.5157

April 12, 2007

University of Rochester Wind Symphony concert

TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 26, in Strong Auditorium on the University's River Campus

ADMISSION: Free and open to the public

The University of Rochester Wind Symphony will perform contemporary and traditional wind pieces in a spring concert, including works such as "Overture to Candide" by Leonard Bernstein, "Festive Overture" by Alfred Reed, "The Beltway Jam" by Jack Stamp, and more.

Currently under the direction of William Tiberio, who teaches at the Eastman Community Music School and Hochstein School of Music and in the Fairport school district, the ensemble is comprised of talented undergraduates, staff, faculty, and members of the Rochester community.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact (585) 275-2828.

About the University of Rochester

The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.

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