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JAZZJAZZ WEEKENDWEEKENDXLVIIXLVII February 7, 2020

Featuring Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning

Central University | Weekend XLVII Schedule of Events Thursday, February 6, 2020 7:30 PM Jazz Weekend kick-off concert ft. CMU Faculty Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Lab 1 Staples Family Concert Hall

Friday, February 7, 2020 8:00 AM High School Ensemble Performances Music Building & UC

9:00 AM Tomorrow's Today UC Down Under Food Court 10:00 AM CARMA UC Down Under Food Court

11:00 AM Central WAILS Saxophone Orchestra UC Down Under Food Court 12:00 PM Clinic with Terri Lyne Carrington Plachta Auditorium

2:00 PM JazzBone Plachta Auditorium

3:00 PM Clinic for Jazz Voice & Piano w/Randy Monte Music Building Room 156 3:15 PM Jazz Central Plachta Auditorium

3:45 PM Jazz Lab 1 Plachta Auditorium

4:15 PM Awards Ceremony Plachta Auditorium

7:30 PM 47th Annual Jazz Weekend Concert ft. Terri Lyne Carrington Plachta Auditorium Share your experience on social media! #CMUJAZZWEEKEND Letter from the Director Dr. Eric Tucker Dear Jazz Weekend Participants and Guests,

On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students in the Central Michigan University School of Music, welcome! We’re glad you’re with us in Mount Pleasant for the 47th Annual Jazz Weekend.

We’re proud to serve our K-12 colleagues and their students by bringing them together with our faculty, CMU student musicians, outstanding visiting artists and clinicians, and the community at large for a weekend of learning and music making. The members of Phi Mu Alpha, with assistance from our collegiate chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi, Delta Omicron, Sigma Alpha Iota, and National Association for Music Education, have worked tirelessly to make this year’s festival a valuable experience for all. Please enjoy the many performances and clinics, including those featuring our guest artist Terri Lyne Carrington.

Each year the School of Music hosts over 8,000 K-12 students and teachers for special events like Jazz Weekend, including the CMU Honors Band and Orchestra, Choral/Vocal Day, Instrumental Workshop, and Summer Music Institute, as well as hosting solo and ensemble festivals, school music competitions, festivals, and conferences. I hope you’ll return for these or any of the many concerts and recitals that take place each week in the School of Music.

Have a wonderful time while you’re with us. We’re glad you’re here!

Best wishes,

Dr. Eric Tucker Director, School of Music Central Michigan University Letter from phi mu alpha sinfonia Welcome to the 47th Annual Jazz Weekend hosted by Central Michigan University's School of Music and the Nu Pi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. We are excited to have 66 high school jazz ensembles and combos in attendance for a weekend featuring CMU’s many jazz ensembles and amazing guest artist, Terri Lyne Carrington.

Since 1974, the Nu Pi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia has helped plan and host this event, giving local high school musicians the chance to compete with their peers from around the state, hone their skills as young jazz artists, and benefit from the musical and professional insights of a national-level performing guest.

Our thanks go to the Jazz Weekend Committee comprised of Kristin Pagels, Daniel Koefoed, Scott Topazi, and jazz faculty members: Professor Robbie Smith, Professor John Nichol, Dr. Robert Lindahl, and Dr. Andrew Spencer. Appreciation is also extended to CMU’s music organizations: Sigma Alpha Iota, Kappa Kappa Psi, Delta Omicron, NAfME, and ACDA for their volunteer work helping to run the festival.

We sincerely hope that students, band directors, family members, and friends enjoy their time at Jazz Weekend 2020 and Central Michigan University. We take pleasure in planning this event and look forward to hearing the many musical ambassadors from around our great state. We trust that your time at CMU will help expand your musical horizons with regards to jazz, a true American art form. Good luck to all our participants and thank you for attending the 47th Annual Jazz Weekend!

Daniel Briggs Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Weekend Coordinator Outstanding Band Winners Class AA, A 1982 Au-Gres Sims 1974 Jackson Northwest 1983 Gaylord Jazz Ensemble 1975 Plymouth Centennial Park 1984 Flint Ainsworth Jazz Ensemble 1976 East 1985 Northview High School 1977 Ann Arbor Huron 1986 Northview High School 1978 Trenton High School 1987 Northview High School 1979 Bridgeport High School 1988 Northview High School 1980 East Detroit 1989 Northview High School 1981 Traverse City 1990 Alma High School 1983 Jackson Northwest 1991 Alma High School 1984 Lansing Waverly 1992 Shepherd “J” Jazz Ensemble 1985 Jackson Northwest 1993 Au-Gres Sims 1986 Traverse City 1994 Au-Gres Sims 1988 Traverse City 1995 Alma High School Nine O’Clock 1989 Ann Arbor Huron 1996 Alma High School Nine O’Clock Jazz Band 1990 Traverse City 1997 Comstock Park 1991 Traverse City 1998 Northview High School 1992 Lansing Waverly 1999 Northview High School 1993 Traverse City 2000 Comstock Park 1994 Mount Pleasant High School 2001 Comstock Park 1995 Traverse City 2002 Ludington High School 1996 Traverse City 2003 Hastings Jazz Band Night, Class B 1997 Chesaning High School 2003 Harbor Springs, Class C-D 1998 Saginaw Heritage 2004 Comstock Park, Class B 1999 Chesaning High School 2004 Ithaca High School, Class C-D 2000 Mount Pleasant High School 2005 Au Gres Sims, Class D 2003 East Kentwood 2005 Ithaca High School, Class C 2004 Anchor Bay 2005 Ludington, Class B 2005 East Kentwood, Class AA 2006 Comstock Park, Class B-C-D 2005 Northview, Class A 2007 Comstock Park, Class B 2006 East Kentwood, Class A-AA 2007 Hanover Horton, Class C-D 2007 Northview High School, Class A 2008 Ludington, Class B 2008 Northview High School, Class A 2008 Ithaca, Class C 2009 Anchor Bay, Class AA 2008 Kennedy (Lakeshore), Class D 2009 Byron Center, Class A 2009 Ionia, Class B 2010 Byron Center, Class A 2009 Ithaca, Class C 2010 Anchor Bay, Class AA 2009 Ithaca, Class D 2011 East Kentwood, Class AA 2010 West Michigan Homeschool, Class D 2011 Byron Center, Class A 2010 Ithaca, Class C 2012 East Kentwood, Class AA 2010 Ludington, Class B 2012 Byron Center, Class A 2011 Ionia, Class B 2014 West Ottawa, Class AA 2011 Meridian, Class C 2014 Byron Center, Class A 2011 West Michigan Home School, Class D 2015 West Ottawa, Class AA 2012 Ludington High School, Class B 2015 Byron Center, Class A 2012 Meridian, Class C 2016 Anchor Bay, Class AA 2012 West Michigan Homeschool, Class D 2016 Byron Center, Class A 2014 Ludington, Class B 2017 Eisenhower, Class AA 2014 Byron Center, Class C 2017 Byron Center, Class A 2014 West Michigan Home School, Class D 2018 Ann Arbor Huron HS, Class AA 2015 Spring Lake, Class B 2018 Byron Center Jazz Orch., Class A 2015 Meridian, Class C 2019 Anchor Bay HS, Class AA 2015 West Michigan Home School, Class D 2019 Berkley Jazz Ensemble, Class A 2016 Ludington, Class B 2016 Byron Center, Class C Class B, C, D 2016 Black River, Class D 1974 Port Huron Jazz Ensemble 2017 Ludington, Class B 1975 “Blue Dimensions” Sault St Marie 2017 Byron Center, Class C 1976 Au-Gres Sims 2017 West Michigan Homeschool Class D 1978 Sault Saint Marie 2018 Ludington HS, Class B 1979 Newaygo High School 2018 West Michigan Homeschool, Class C 1980 Okemos High School 2018 Western Michigan Christian, Class D 1981 Au-Gres Sims 2019 Ionia HS, Class B 2019 Meridian HS, Class C 2019 Kennedy Middle School, Class D

Outstanding Solists Class AA, A 1981 Andy Spencer 1974 Joe Wissing 1982 Wayne Delano 1975 Dave Russell 1983 Buddy Sills 1976 Bill Lucas 1984 Eric Wendlandt 1977 Julie Oliver 1985 Eric Wendlandt 1978 David Gilmore 1986 Greg Burke 1979 Richard Margitza 1987 Eric Prybyzv 1980 Richard Margitza 1990 Janell Christie 1981 David Wilber 1991 Janell Christie 1983 Karen Rafferty 1992 David Powers 1984 Scott Turner 1993 Albert Kim 1985 Lisa Furman 1994 Jason Patterson 1986 Paul Lewis 1995 Jason Patterson 1988 Mike Hamann 1996 Jason Patterson 1989 Scott Miner 1997 Charles Wilson 1990 Justin Jozwiak 1998 Dan McDonald 1991 John Wojeiechowski 1999 Michael Sobie 1992 Nate Montgomery 2000 Karel Van Beekom 1993 David Powers 2001 Joel Lane 1994 Cullen Mccarthy 2002 Joe Frellwitz 1995 Erik Koppa 2003 Ryan Cupp, Class B 1996 David Ziozis 2004 Dylan Nielson, Class B 1997 David Luther 2004 Nate Saxton, Class C-D 1998 Ryan Mackstaller 2005 Nick Macdonald, Class B 1999 Misty Tribble 2005 Pat Booth, Class C 2000 Johnathan Nichol 2005 Ryan Freehling, Class D 2001 Matt Brownell 2007 Jamie Nayaro, Class B 2002 Steve Holden-Corbett 2007 Luke Clore, Class C-D 2003 Ryan Limbeck 2007 Adam Odette, Open Class 2004 Ben Bourlier 2008 Evan Kramer, Ludington, Class B 2005 Ben Bourlier, Class AA 2008 Trever Bennett, Herbert H. Dow, Class C 2005 Chris Bardolph, Class A 2008 Nick Zuber, Montrose, Class D 2006 Jason Nichol, Mt. Pleasant, Class A 2009 Cyrus Serbe, Class B 2007 Keaton Royer, Class A 2009 Sam Huss, Class C 2008 Andrew Lindberg, Class AA 2009 Bryce Proseus, Class D 2009 Taylor Cunningham, Class A 2010 Alicia Venchuck, Class B Ludington 2010 Kellen Boersma, Class AA West Ottawa 2010 Jacob Garner, Class C, Laingsburg 2010 Austin Hunt, Class A Byron Center 2010 Josiah Panning, Class D, Black River 2011 Corinthia Croon, East Kentwood 2011 Olin Clark, Comstock Park, Class B 2011 Travis Gold, Northview, Class A 2011 Kyle Hollenbeck, Meridian, Class C 2012 Mike Hudson, Stevenson, Class AA 2011 Madison George, Class D 2012 Andrew Groenleer, Northview, Class A 2012 Alicia Venchuk, Ludington, Class B 2014 Tristan Cappel, Stevenson, Class AA 2012 Cornelius Brown, East Kentwood, Class C 2014 Stuart Lyons, Pinckney, Class A 2012 Josh Canning, Black River, Class D 2015 Alex Theisen, West Ottawa, Class AA 2014 Lynnae Strait, Spring Lake 2015 Caleb Kostens, Byron Center, Class A 2014 Josh Dudinetz, Meridian, Class C 2016 Caleb Smiley, Traverse City West 2014 Ania Dlugosz, Black River, Class D 2016 David Dekins, Byron Center, Class A 2015 Clifton Metcalf, Alma, Class B 2017 Sam Corey, Rockford, Class AA 2015 Jerry Derry, Ithaca, Class C 2017 Austin Muthyuia, Byron Center, Class A 2015 Ania Dlugoz, Black River, Class D 2018 Jake Lee, Ann Arbor Huron, Class AA 2016 Jacob Bowen, Alma, Class B 2018 Stephanie Buesche, Byron Center, Class A 2016 Chase Hintermeister, Meridian, Class C 2019 Kevin Sachs, Eisenhower, Class AA 2016 Peter Busscher, Black River, Class D 2019 Keven DeClaire, Cousino, Class A 2017 Owen Sweeney, Ionia, Class B 2017 Sam Winter, Byron Center, Class C Class B, C, D 2017 Callen Fields, Kennedy Middle School, Class D 1974 Joe Wissing 2018 Tatianna Clark, Alma HS, Class B 1975 Jim Finlayson 2018 Jack Ringhart, Kingsley, Class C 1976 Larry Wildman 2018 Jake Radtke, Breckenridge, Class D 1978 Ben Schwenderner 2019 Ben Toas, Iona HS, Class B 1979 John Leurk 2019 Mellissa Aikin, Elk Rapids, Class C 1980 Wayne Delano 2019 A'Nyah Greer, Western MI Christian, Class D

Jazz Weekend Guest Artists

1974 1975 1976 ’s 1977 Buddy Rich and his Killer Force 1978 Chuck Mangione 1979 Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band 1980 Woody Herman and his Thundering Herd 1981 Quartet 1982 Carl Fontana 1983 Maynard Ferguson’s Big Band 1984 Phil Woods Quintet 1985 U.S. Air Force Pacesetters 1986 Phil Woods and 1987 Buddy Rich (cancelled due to illness) 1988 Pat LaBarbera and Gene Smith 1989 1990 Jon Faddis 1991 Richie Cole 1992 and Don Lamphere 1993 Jon Faddis 1994 John Pattitucci and Rick Margitza 1995 Bobby Shew 1996 Todd Williams 1997 and Curtis Fuller 1998 Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass 1999 Allen Vizzutti 2000 Wessel Anderson and Wycliffe Gordon 2001 Randy Brecker and 2002 Bob Berg and 2003 Phil Markowitz and 2004 Phil Woods 2005 2006 2007 Cyrus Chestnut 2008 Terri Lyne Carrington and Bill Carrothers 2009 2010 Nicholas Payton 2011 2012 Bobby Shew 2013 Jeff Hamilton and the Jeff Hamilton Trio 2014 Frank Tiberi 2015 Wayne Bergeron 2016 Walter White 2017 Carl Allen 2018 Andy Martin 2019 Kirk MacDonald and Adam Nussbaum 2020 Terri Lyne Carrington Terri Lyne Carrington, drums Three-time GRAMMY®Award-winning drummer, producer, educator and activist, Terri Lyne Carrington started her professional career as a “kid wonder” while studying under a full scholarship at in Boston. In the mid '80’s she worked as an in-demand drummer in New York before gaining national recognition on late night TV as the house drummer for both the Arsenio Hall Show and ’ VIBE TV show.

In 1989, Ms. Carrington released a GRAMMY®-nominated debut CD on Verve Forecast, Real Life Story, and toured extensively with and , among others. In 2011 she released the GRAMMY®Award-winning album, The Mosaic Project, featuring a cast of all-star women instrumentalists and vocalists, and in 2013 she released : Provocative in Blue, which also earned a GRAMMY®Award, and established her as the first woman ever to win in the Best Jazz Instrumental Album category.

To date Ms. Carrington has performed on over 100 recordings and has worked extensively with luminary artists such as , , , Clark Terry, , , James Moody, , , and many more. Additionally, Ms. Carrington is an honorary doctorate recipient from Berklee, and currently serves as Founder and Artistic Director for the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.

In 2019 Ms. Carrington was granted the Doris Duke Artist Award, a prestigious acknowledgment in recognition of her past and ongoing contributions to jazz music. Her current band project, Terri Lyne Carrington and Social Science (a collaboration with and Matthew Stevens), released their debut album, Waiting Game, in November, 2019 on Motema Music. terrilynecarrington.com/ Central WAILS Saxophone Orchestra 11:00am | Friday | UC Down Under Food Court

The Central Wails Saxophone Orchestra is a six-piece saxophone ensemble founded by CMU Professor of Saxophone John Nichol. Performing for nearly two decades throughout the State of Michigan, the Wails have been featured at the Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) State Conference, the Detroit International Jazz Festival, and with the Midland Symphony Orchestra. jazzbone 2:00pm | Friday | Plachta Auditorium

JazzBone has performed concerts on tour throughout Michigan since the early 70s and in 1998 earned the "Best Wind Section Award" at the Aquinas Jazz Festival. In 1999 JazzBone toured northern Michigan with guest artist Rick Culver and also appeared on the local Art Reach/Veterans Memorial Library "Jazz at the Library" series. An important part of their mission is to encourage students and alumni to write original music and contribute arrangements to their repertoire. JazzBone at one time or another in the past ten years has featured guest soloists Rick Culver, Mike Hunter, David Jensen, Jim Gagne, Jim Lutz, Joe Radtke and Phil Schrantz. Jazz-related master classes on campus have been provided by trombonists Curtis Fuller, Jim Lutz, John Fedchock, Wycliffe Gordon, Rick Culver, Andy Hunter, Conrad Herwig, and Gene Smith. jazz central 3:15pm | Friday | Plachta Auditorium SAXOPHONES TROMBONES Nathan Jasper, Alto 1 Johnny Leek David Stanley, Tenor 1 Andrew MacMurray Cameron Ulshafer, Tenor 2 Garrett Nurenberg Jillian Kaminski, Baritone Justin Taylor Tyler Dulinksi TRUMPETS Tim LaMothe RHYTHM Jacob Chapman Ebay Troxell, piano Rachel Green Kendall Holloway, bass Adam Brown Ryan Crake, bass Evan Miller, drums Melissa Navarre, drums

Founded in 2000 by Rob Smith, Jazz Central performs a wide range of material from the big band classics to more modern works. Jazz Central provides an excellent opportunity for students to strengthen their skills as jazz musicians while preparing them to be future music educators. Jazz lab 1 3:45pm | Friday | Plachta Auditorium SAXOPHONES TROMBONES Abigail Shepard, alto 1 Ryan Cupp Justin Evangelist, alto 2 Tyler Balkany Sydney Pointer, tenor 1 Collin Blackwell Robert Alm, tenor 2 Jim O'Connell Kyle Pokropovich, baritone RHYTHM TRUMPETS Shannon Jo West, piano Mason Shatney Zachary Gutman, guitar Ryan Egeler Miles Stark, bass Jenna Zelasko Chase Hintermeister, bass Cristina Smith Alex Prout, drums Robby Powers (Lead Alt.) Aaron O'Connell, drums

First organized in 1956, CMU’s Jazz Lab I has been a consistent participant in numerous jazz festivals including the Aquinas College Jazz Festival, Montreux International Jazz Festival, and Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival. In 1989, the ensemble was invited to make its Carnegie Hall debut in New York City on the May 8th opening concert of “Jazz Cavalcade.” The ensemble has performed with many outstanding soloists including Carl Fontana, Phil Woods, Doc Severinsen, Cyrus Chestnut, and many others. FACULTY JAZZ 7:30 pm | Thursday | Staples Family Concert Hall

Our jazz faculty have earned impressive reputations as performers, clinicians, and educators. Each has collaborated with the world's greatest jazz artists and all are proud to be collaborative participants in America's jazz education community.

As a group, our faculty have performed widely, including appearances at the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival. John Nichol Ed Fedewa saxophone bass

Rob Smith Andrew Spencer trumpet drums

Robert Lindahl trombone Faculty 2020 Music Major Auditions Conducting & Ensemble Directors James Batcheller Jan 31 - Feb 14 - Feb 15 - Feb 29 - Mar 20 Chris Chapman Amon Eady For audition information and registration José-Luis Maúrtua visit music.cmich.edu or call us at 989-774-3281 Rob Smith

Woodwinds Music is a passion and you want to share it with others. Lindabeth Binkley MaryBeth Minnis At CMU you’ll become adept in music performance, John Nichol theory, history and pedagogy — music studies that Joanna Cowan White prepare you to teach or gain admission to the most Kennen White selective graduate programs. Brass & Percussion Bruce Bonnell Mark Cox Students work closely with distinguished artists and Robert Lindahl teachers to develop professional skills, knowledge and Neil Mueller strategies for K-12 teaching in music. CMU alumni Andrew Spencer teach in elementary and secondary schools throughout Strings Michigan and across the United States, in university Brad Deroche Edward Fedewa settings, and in community arts education programs. James Fiste They also work in a variety of related fields, such as Fangye Sun publishing, music business, merchandising, and arts Alicia Valoti management. Keyboard Alexandra Mascolo-David We are located in a modern 119,000-square-foot Zhao Wang Adrienne Wiley facility. You’ll learn, practice and perform in a state-of- the-art 500-seat concert hall with a 61-rank Casavant Voice Tim Caldwell organ, a 100-seat recital hall, digital audio technology Mary Kiesgan labs, recording facilities and a Music Resource Center. Deborah Mayer Amanda Pabyan Eric Tucker Tracy Watson

Education Alan Gumm Erica Knapp

Theory/Composition Jay Batzner Keith Clifton Scott Harding Susan Lindahl Scott Schumann Evan Ware

Schedule of bands Music Building University Center Music Building Staples Rotunda Dietz - Room 156 Class AA Class A Class B 8:00 AM 8:25 AM Stevenson HS 8:50 AM Zeeland HS Midland HS Alma HS - Big Band 9:15 AM Henry Ford II HS Fenton Jazz Ludington HS 9:40 AM Utica HS

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10:10 AM Lapeer HS Alma HS - Jazz Ens. 10:35 AM Clarkston HS Spring Lake HS 11:00 AM Grosse Pointe South Detroit Country Day 11:25 AM East Kentwood HS Coopersville HS

LUNCH

1:00 PM Rockford HS Troy Athens HS Ionia HS 1:25 PM Traverse City West Monroe HS Thornapple Kellogg 1:50 PM West Ottawa HS Byron Center Traverse City - Gold - Jazz Orch. BREAK

2:20 PM Anchor Bay HS Northview HS 2:45 PM Traverse City - Black Berkley HS 3:10 PM Eisenhower HS Cousino HS

Judges Chris Kauffold* - Pat Booth* - Max Colley* - Kevin Smith* Jordan VanHemert* - Dominic Bierenga* - Cory Allen* - Josh Wagner* Ed Fedewa - Larry Ochiltree - John Hill* - Rob Killips* - David Jensen* Jonathan Gewirtz* - Mike Williams - Bill Sears - Steve Talaga*

*Denotes CMU Alumni Powers Hall Warriner Hall Music Building Ballroom Plachta Auditorium Chamichian Hall Class C Class D Combos Comstock Park HS 8:00 AM Laingsburg HS West. Mich. Christian 8:25 AM Ithaca Jr/Sr HS Beal City HS 8:50 AM Meridian HS Donald L. Paulik MS Anchor Bay - White 9:15 AM Clare HS Wellspring Prep HS Anchor Bay - Red 9:40 AM

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Byron Center - Jazz Lab Stevenson HS 10:10 AM West Ottawa HS Breckenridge HS Northview HS 10:35 AM Ogemaw Heights HS Eisenhower - Blue 11:00 AM Byron Center Bryant MS Eisenhower - White 11:25 AM - Jazz Band LUNCH

Manistee HS Homer HS Berkley HS 1:00 PM East Kentwood - Jazz 2 Detroit Country Day 1:25 PM St. Ignace HS Clarkston HS 1:50 PM

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Kingsley HS East Kentwood HS 2:20 PM Elk Rapids HS Comstock Park HS 2:45 PM Troy Athens HS 3:10 PM

@CMUMUSICSCHOOL Sincere appreciation is extended to these organizations who helped make the 47th Annual Jazz Weekend a reality.

American Choral Directors Association American String Teachers Association Delta Iota Chapter of Delta Omicron Eta Xi Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota Lambda Tau Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi National Association for Music Education Nu Pi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Marshall Music Co. Mark Your Calendars! Enjoy a collage concert highlighting CMU's School of Music students followed by a dessert reception catered by Robaire's Bakery. DAThere is no charge for thisCAPO event. Saturday, February 29 7:00 pm | Staples Family Concert Hall Featuring the following student ensembles AACES Reed Quintet Kefi Saxophone Quartet Eccentricio Brass Quintet CMU Trumpet Septet CMU Symphony Orchestra Marimbamen ... and more!

Save the Date: June 21-26 This summer join us for focus camps in Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, and Songwriting!

SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS February 11 Faculty Artists: Crescent Duo, 7:30 pm 13 Guest Lecturer: The Victor Vertical Project, 7:30 pm Chamichian Recital Hall 16 Faculty Artist: Alicia Valoti, viola, 3:00 pm 18 Percussion Chamber Concert, 7:30 pm 20 Guest Artists: Elias String Quartet, 7:30 pm Souren L. Chamichian M.D. Artist in Residency Endowment Concert 23 Faculty Artists: Let's Dance! Adrienne Wiley & Mary Jo Cox, 3:00 pm 25 Symphonic Wind Ensemble, 7:30 pm 27 Symphony Band & Wind Symphony, 7:30 pm 29 Da Capo, Collage Concert, 7:00 pm

March 1 CMU Choirs, 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm 5 University Band, 7:30 pm 20 Opera, Béatrice et Bénédict, 7:30 pm* 21 Opera, Béatrice et Bénédict, 7:30 pm* 22 Opera, Béatrice et Bénédict, 2:00 pm* 26 Guest Artists: Saint Louis Brass, 7:30 pm* 29 Concert Orchestra, 5:00 pm 29 Horn Ensembles, 7:00 pm 31 Trombone Choir & Trumpet Ensemble, 7:30 pm

April 5 Jazz Central, 2:00 pm 5 Jazz Lab 1, 5:00 pm 7 "From Earth to Sky" with Lindabeth Binkley & Jenni Brandon, 7:30 pm 8 PMA Jazz Competition, 7:00 pm Chamichian Recital Hall 9 Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 pm 17 Festival Chorus, 7:30 pm* 18 Festival Chorus, 7:30 pm* 21 Symphonic Wind Ensemble, 7:30 pm 23 Wind Symphony & Symphony Band, 7:30 pm 28 University Band & Chamber Winds, 7:30 pm 30 Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 pm

May 1 YARA Ensemble, 7:30 pm 2 New Music Ensemble, 3:00 pm *Denotes ticket fee, $10 public | $7 students/seniors Tickets available at Ticket Central, bit.ly/CMUMusicTickets Concerts are in Staples Family Concert Hall unless otherwise indicated All programs, artists, and dates are subject to change. Please call 989-774-3281 for confirmation.