Park University's International Music Center is preparing to hold its opening concert on the 1st of November.
The Park University International Center for Music (ICM) is set to kick off its 2024-25 concert season with a captivating performance on November 1, 2024. The concert, scheduled for 7:30 p.m., will take place in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the Parkville Campus.
The highlight of the evening will be the first appearance of guest conductor Laura Jackson, D.M.A., music director and conductor of the Reno Philharmonic. Under her leadership, the orchestra will perform a compelling program of works for string orchestra.
The program includes timeless pieces such as "Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048," by Johann Sebastian Bach, "Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op.22," by Antonin Dvořák, and "Simple Symphony, Op.4," by Benjamin Britten. The concert will also feature "Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op.22," by Antonin Dvořák.
In addition to the main concert, the students in the ICM's strings studios will showcase their talents in a separate recital on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. This recital will take place at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan. The strings studios at the International Center for Music are led by Ben Sayevich, violin, Daniel Veis, cello, and Chung-Hoon Peter Chun, viola.
Laura Jackson has an impressive background in the world of music. She was the first female assistant conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra from 2004-07 and has recorded various works with different orchestras, including Michael Daugherty's "Time Cycle" with the Bournemouth (England) Symphony Orchestra Symphony.
For more information about the upcoming concert and Jackson, visit ICM's website. For more information about the strings studios recital, visit ICM's website.
Admission to the concert is free, but attendees are asked to RSVP in advance. For the latest and detailed information, you might consider checking Park University’s official ICM website or contacting the International Center for Music directly.
The Reno Philharmonic's community and education programs, under Jackson's leadership, have expanded significantly. These include Composers In Residence, Conduct Us, movies with live orchestra performances, and Play for a Day.
We look forward to an evening of exceptional music under the direction of Laura Jackson. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of live orchestra performances!
- To further enhance your education and self-development, consider attending the Reno Philharmonic's community and education programs, such as Composers In Residence, Conduct Us, movies with live orchestra performances, and Play for a Day, all of which are under the leadership of guest conductor Laura Jackson.
- In addition to the main concert, take advantage of online-learning opportunities by visiting ICM's website to learn more about the strings studios' recital featuring students under the guidance of Ben Sayevich, Daniel Veis, and Chung-Hoon Peter Chun.
