MEDIA CONTACT: Department of Music (585) 275-2828 or Helene Snihur hsnihur@rochester.edu
585.275.7800

December 2, 2005

University of Rochester Wind Symphony Concert

TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, in Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester's River Campus

ADMISSION: Free and open to the public
Note: Parking is available on University lots after 7 p.m. weeknights.

The University Wind Symphony concert will feature "Joy" and "Compassion" from Awakening by Joseph Curiale, Symphonic Episodes in Three Movements by Brain Balmages, Steve Reisteter's The Eighth Candle, Prayer and Dance for Hanukkah, Carl Maria von Weber's Concertino, Op. 26, and Alfred Reed's Russian Christmas Music. The University Wind Symphony returned recently from an invitational performance in Ontario, Canada, for the "Colours of Music Festival."

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.rochester.edu/College/MUR/ or call (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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