Festivity Abounds in a Musical Reunion

The Utah State University Symphony Orchestra presents Musical Reunion March 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kent Concert Hall located in the Chase Fine Arts Center on USU’s campus. The concert reunites former orchestra members.

“This is an incredible opportunity to bring together current and past members of the USU Symphony Orchestra,” said Sergio Bernal, USU Symphony Orchestra director. “We are hosting a reunion to bring together musicians who played in the orchestra anywhere from the 1970s to today.”

During the performance the combined orchestra of alumni and current students will honor past directors from the Department of Music, including the late Max F. Dalby, former department head, and Dean Madsen, a retired professor of music in the Caine College of the Arts.

“The members of the orchestra want the community to know the accomplishments of the previous directors who made the orchestra what it is today,” said Bernal.

Musical Reunion will feature festive orchestra works such as Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. Two guest performers will also be showcased in the performance. Francisco Flores, a prominent trumpet player acknowledged throughout the world, is feature in a premiere performance of a solo composed by Bernal.

Chilali Hugo, director of the harp program in USU’s music department, is the other guest performer. Hugo specializes in playing both classical and popular music.

Tickets for Musical Reunion are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors and youth, $5 for USU faculty and staff and free for USU students with ID. Tickets can be purchased in person at the CCA Box Office located in room 139-B of the Chase Fine Arts Center, online through the Caine College of the Arts website (arts.usu.edu) or by calling 435-797-8022.

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Writer: Kara Rindlisbacher, 435-797-9204, kara.rindlisbacher@usu.edu

Contact: Denise Albiston, 435-797-1500, denise.albiston@usu.edu