The centerpiece of the Symphonic Band’s first spring concert is Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition (orchestrated by Maurice Ravel and transcribed for band by Paul Lavender). The pictures the work depicts were created by Mussorgsky’s friend, artist Viktor Hartmann. Following Hartmann’s untimely death, the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg exhibited his work, and after touring the exhibition, Mussorgsky was inspired to compose the score.

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Symphonic Band

Northwestern University

Primarily for non-music majors who desire a concert band experience, the University and Campus Bands are open to the entire U-M community and offer a great opportunity to enjoy an immersive musical experience and to learn from SMTD’s renowned faculty. The University Band is the most advanced non-music-major band and placement is by audition. Campus Band is open to any student with experience.

Campus & University Bands

University of Michigan

For its season finale concert, the UMD Wind Ensemble presents a performance of works that explore renewal and hope. From a new perspective on the legends behind The Engulfed Cathedral originally explored by Debussy, to a new setting of songs from an 1835 songbook, this concert shows the depth of wind ensemble repeirtoire and virtuosity.

Dennis Llinás

Events

Past events

May 3, 2026

Symphonic Band · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Apr 19, 2026

Campus & University Bands · University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

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