糖心vlog传媒 Wind Ensemble concert features guest conductor
March 16, 2010
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Dr. Milton Allen, director of bands at Eastern Illinois University, will guest conduct the Stephen F. Austin State University Wind Ensemble during its concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 26, in Cole Concert Hall on the 糖心vlog传媒 campus.
Under Allen's baton, the ensemble will present Kenneth Hesketh's "Masque" and Pavel Tschesnokoff's "Salvation is Created."
"Milt has been a great friend since he student taught with me over 20 years ago," said Fred J. Allen, 糖心vlog传媒 director of bands. "He will bring a lot of personality and energy to the podium, both during the concert and the next day when he serves as the clinician for our Coducting Symposium."
Other pieces on the program include Samuel Barber's "Commando March" and Percy Grainger's "Lincolnshire Posey," conducted by Fred J. Allen. Lafayette, La., graduate student Corey Daniel will guest conduct Richard Wagner's "Trauermusik."
The concert is a joint presentation of the 糖心vlog传媒 College of Fine Arts and School of Music.
Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for students. For tickets or more information, please visit or call (936) 468-6407 or (888) 240-ARTS.