SU Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band to present free concert Feb. 18

Wednesday, February 8, 2012, By Erica Blust

The Syracuse University Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band will present a joint concert on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m. in the Rose and Jules R. Setnor Auditorium, Crouse College. The concert is free and open to the public. Free parking is available in the Irving Garage; patrons should mention that they are attending the concert.

The wind ensemble performs under the direction of Bradley P. Ethington. The program will include works by Zdechlik, Cresswell, Debussy, Rodgers and Shostakovich. James O. Welsch will appear as guest conductor. Michael Bull will appear as guest soloist.

The symphony band performs under the direction of Justin J. Mertz. The program will include works by Karrick, Copland and Broughton.

The wind ensemble and symphony band are part of the Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music in SU’s . For more information, contact the University Band Office at 315-443-2194 or fmmoore@syr.edu.