Name: Contemporary Directions Ensemble
Start: 2025-01-30T20:00:00
Location: Earl V. Moore Building

The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance is set to enchant audiences with a series of remarkable performances, showcasing the immense talent of its students and faculty. From jazz ensembles to symphony orchestras and innovative contemporary ensembles, these events promise an unforgettable blend of tradition, innovation, and artistic excellence. Key events include the prestigious Jazz Ensemble led by Dennis Wilson, the Grammy-associated University Symphony Orchestra under Kenneth Kiesler, and the highly anticipated Collage Concert. Get ready for a musical journey that spans genres and eras, celebrating the art of sound in extraordinary ways.

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University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

This ensemble, for graduate music students only, performs contemporary classical music in a variety of instrumentations, from solo works to chamber orchestra. The CDE frequently commissions and performs new works and hosts renowned guest artists and composer residencies. The CDE artistic advisor is SMTD composition professor Roshanne Etezady.

Contemporary Directions Ensemble

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