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

February 9, 2006

The University of Rochester Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Singers, and Glee Clubs in concert

TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, in Strong Auditorium on the University's River Campus

ADMISSION: Free and open to the public

The orchestra will perform Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G Minor. Both the orchestra and choirs will present Randall Thompson's Frostiana. The program also features sophomore Andrew Niles, winner of this year's River Campus Concerto Competition, performing the first movement of Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto No. 2.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the Department of Music at (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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