A Gershwin Celebration

UCF Celebrates the Arts

Step into a world of timeless melodies and captivating rhythms as UCF musicians pay tribute to George and Ira Gershwin. Join us for a special evening with UCF friends, faculty, and alumni who will bring the composers’ music to life.

The concert will feature Rhapsody in Blue to celebrate its recent 100th anniversary, The Cuban Overture (for four hands and percussion), and a set of iconic songs performed by a swinging jazz ensemble of guest artists, faculty and alumni.

Featured musicians:
Sun-A Park, Assistant Professor of Piano, piano soloist for Rhapsody in Blue
Jeffrey Moore, Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, percussion
Scott Lubaroff, Director of Bands, conducting
Saul Dautch, Instructor of Jazz Saxophone, conducting
Jeff “T-Bone” Gerard ’04
Samantha Barnes Daniel ’07

Enjoy a 5-minute talk about the significance of Gershwin’s music during the set change.

Student tickets: $10 off with code ILOVEUCF2025, valid UCF or student ID required.