Name: Composing For Percussion
Start: 2021-04-27Tnull

Tucson Symphony Orchestra

The 2025–26 Classic Series comes to a stirring finale with music of America. Maestro Gomez’s discovery of music by Robert Mucyznski, the late head of composition at the University of Arizona, continues with his Symphony (1953) receiving its first-ever performance. It is paired with Copland’s vibrant, muscular Symphony No. 3 and Joan Tower’s Sixth Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman.

Copland’s Fanfare for America

Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy. Nineteen years after the formation of the Empire, Luke is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of Tatooine. Obi-Wan begins Luke’s Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue Rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of Darth Vader and the evil Empire. Don’t miss this iconic film with John Williams’ score performed live on stage by your TSO!

Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert

The four members of the percussion ensemble preview their upcoming recital by talking about the pieces they will perform, and the experience of creating their own arrangements of those pieces.