February 18, 2008

Photo: Symphony Orchestra plays Carnegie Hall

A centuries-old cemetery, above, in Jaffrey, N.H., inspired Evan Chambers, associate professor, School of Music, Theatre & Dance, to compose “The Old Burying Ground.” The U-M Symphony Orchestra will perform Chambers’ piece and several others Feb. 28 at Carnegie Hall in Manhattan. On hand for the student-musician performance will be seven deans from the University, several executive officers and regents Rebecca McGowan and Katherine White. Before the concert, Chambers will be joined by colleagues Michael Daugherty, Erik Santos and Bright Sheng in a forum titled, “Composing Michigan: Legacy and Leadership in New Music.” The discussion, which is open and free to the public, will be moderated by Christopher Kendall, dean of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. (Photo courtesy Evan Chambers)
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