Premieres & Collaborations

The University of Central Florida’s top two auditioned concert bands, the UCF Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, present an evening of firsts, including the premieres of important and impactful works and collaborations with guest artists and ensembles. The program includes the consortium premiere of Juan Vásquez’s Concerto for Trumpet and Symphonic Band featuring UCF Associate Professor of Trumpet Jesse Cook; the world premieres of D[RAM]EDY for solo piano and wind ensemble, written by UCF composer Alexander Burtzos and featuring world-renowned solo artist Jenny Lin; and a new setting of Leonard Bernstein’s monumental Chichester Psalms for orchestral winds, percussion, mixed choir, and soloists, with the UCF choirs performing alongside the Wind Ensemble.

Student tickets: $15 off with code CTAMUSIC15, valid UCF or student ID required.