MEDIA CONTACT: Department of Music (585) 275-2828 or Helene Snihur (585) 275-7800

November 12, 2003

EVENT: University of Rochester Wind Symphony and University Choir performance

TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester's River Campus.

ADMISSION: This event is free and open to the public.
Note: Free parking is available on University lots after 7 p.m. on weeknights and all weekend.

The University of Rochester Wind Symphony and the University Choir, led by conductor Cindi Johnston-Turner and director of choral activities Brett Scott, will perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, in Strong Auditorium on the River Campus.

The repertoire of the joint "Chorales and Dances" concert will include "Carols and Lullabies" by Conrad Susa, "Begrabnisgesang" by Johannes Brahms, "Almighty Father" by Leonard Bernstein, "Chorale and Alleluia" by Howard Hanson, "Chorale and Shaker Dance" by John Zdechlik, and "Danza de los Duendes" by Nancy Galbraith. The concert will also feature arrangements of various Christmas carols.

Admission to the event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the music department at (585) 275-2828.