Symphonic and Concert bands to premiere work by faculty composer

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Symphonic and Concert bands will perform a range of music in a combined concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in Miller Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

The program will include the music of Jennifer Higdon, Gustav Holst, Ron Nelson, Alfred Reed, Joaquin Rodrigo and Dana Wilson. The bands also will perform the world premiere of School of Music faculty composer Christopher Biggs’ thought provoking work, titled "Extinction."

For more information about the concert, visit wmich.edu/music or call (269) 387-4667.

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