These concerts will open with a fresh perspective, an exciting overture by Jessie Montgomery, the Composer-in-Residence of the Chicago Symphony. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of musical traditions, “Overture” showcases Montgomery’s mastery in blending classical, jazz, and contemporary elements seamlessly.

Dubuque Symphony Orchestra: Gilbertson’s Symphony No. 1 - Season Finale

Five Flags Center

Experience an evening of stories sonically told by the UMD Wind Orchestra! Björk’s Overture to “Dancer in the Dark,” arranged by Vince Mendoza, chronicles the story of Selma Jezkova, a Czech immigrant to the United States who is going blind due to illness. Michael Gilbertson’s Lands End takes listeners to the windy, wooded cliffs of Lands End overlook, a shoreline in San Francisco peppered with shipwrecks and ruins, while Michael Daugherty recalls the life and legacy of an American track and field hero in The Adventures of Jesse Owens.

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Symphonic Stories: UMD Wind Orchestra

University of Maryland

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St Francis Episcopal Church

Join us for the UMD Wind Orchestra’s season finale concert! This program will feature an exciting assortment of pieces that are sure to make this performance a memorable close to the 2023-24 academic year!

Michael Gilbertson

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Past events

8 - 9 Mar, 2025

Dubuque Symphony Orchestra: Gilbertson’s Symphony No. 1 - Season Finale · Five Flags Center

Mar 2, 2025

Symphonic Stories: UMD Wind Orchestra · University of Maryland School of Music

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