Name: Symphonic Celebration: UNI at 150
Start: 2026-03-28T19:00:00
Location: Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony is set to offer audiences an enriching musical journey with three distinct events—'Strings and Swing,' 'Symphonic Celebration: UNI at 150,' and the 'Season Finale: Comic Relief.' These events promise a blend of jazz, orchestral masterpieces, and comedic twists, featuring prominent artists such as saxophonist Simon Harding, trombonist Anthony Williams, and the introduction of innovative compositions. Each event not only highlights artistic excellence but also embodies the community's spirit of collaboration and celebration.

From Jazz to Beethoven: A Symphony for All

Anthony Williams

Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony

Celebrate 150 years of the University of Northern Iowa with an evening that honors the power of partnership, artistry, and education. The wcfsymphony starts with a bold new Concerto for Jazz Trombone by UNI faculty member and composer Mike Conrad, featuring UNI professor and wcfsymphony principal trombonist Anthony Williams. Then, wcfsymphony shares the stage with the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra for a side-by-side performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4—a passionate and emotionally-charged masterpiece that brings the program to a dramatic close.

Symphonic Celebration: UNI at 150

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