The Conservatory makes a resounding case for the vitality of contemporary classical music by featuring six alumni composers in its season-opening concert on Friday, September 6. The Alumni Recital Showcase, part of the popular Alumni Recital Series, is a wake up call of startlingly fresh and ambitious works performed by five alumni chamber ensembles, each with a trailblazing approach to new music.

Mark Ackerley ('10) A Celebration of Vitality and Mario Godoy ('13) String Quartet
performed by Friction Quartet

Frank Wallace ('74) More Gargoyles and
Kevin Villalta ('13) Witch Wagon
performed by Mobius Trio

Ian Dicke ('04) Déjà performed by New Keys

Joseph Stillwell ('10) Four Poems of William Butler Yeats
performed by Valinor Winds and other alumni

Attention Alumni: RSVP to Makela Clay, Alumni Relations Manager, if you plan to attend.

Friday, September 6, 8 p.m, Concert Hall, $20/$15..........................................................
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