Iowa State University and Iowa State University was fierce competitors for more than a century, but for the first time, the U's i symphony and ISU WIND will participate in the same stage, where she collaborated at a unique concert at the Chicago Symphony Center, the home of Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
The concert, presented by the Department of Music at Iowa State University and the Iowa University of Music College, will be held at 7:30 pm on Friday, March 28. Tickets 20 dollars can be purchased online.
Collective competitors unite thanks to a long -term friendship
Iowa University Director, Dr. Mark Heidel, and ISU team manager, Dr. Michael Julimo has long been friends.
When Heidel installed the idea of ​​cooperation between the two groups, Julimo quickly said, “Yes.”
“Chicago is basically in our backyard, and I thought it would be a unique and unique opportunity for our students from our school to meet and cooperate at a concert,” Heidel said. ))
At the two -hour party, the 60 -year -old Wind State will make four musical arrangements, while the 55 -year -old Symphony Symphony in Iowa six will play. Each exit will perform one piece guest from the other school group.
The most prominent concerts include the delivery of Iowa State to “Rhapsody in Blue”, “Run to the Light” University at Iowa University, a recent article with the influences of pop music that features individual emotions of the rhythm and Iowa University Dr. Nick Miller and Dr. Peter Noton.
Julimo said: “Like any concert, there is always a way to program things like a good meal. “Both schools have collected strong enjoyable programs to play and that the audience will really enjoy it.”
Test their musical talent in the bright Chicago lights
Friday's performance will be the first time that you play under the supervision of their competitive school principal. Initially, both groups were set aside the rehearsal time, although it was canceled due to a snowstorm.
Golimo said Chicago is an opportunity for students to show their skills for a new audience.
“For each of our group, it is a testimony to teaching distinguished music that takes place in public schools in Iowa,” said Golimo. “(Iowa state) has a wonderful legacy of the band … it is much larger than the cooperation of two universities, as it shows what a wonderful Iowa state.”
Heidel and Julimo agrees that playing in the Chicago Symphony Hall is a single age chance. It is also an opportunity for students to get to know their peers at their neighboring university.
“I hope that is one of those distinctive moments in the professions of her performance, and this is not only of the quality of performance but also the place,” Heidel said. “I want them (soaked) in the entire experience from reaching the auditor, listening to the ISU party, and performance. I hope they will stop the experience because it will go quickly.”
Jessica Rish is an entertainment correspondence, dining and education in the press of the press in Iowa. It can be accessed on jish@press-citizen.com or X, previously known as Twitter, Rishjssica_
