UW Symphonic Band and Timnath Middle School Band in Concert Nov. 1

The University of Wyoming Department of Music presents a special joint concert featuring the UW Symphonic Band and the Timnath (Colo.) Middle School Band Saturday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

Tickets are available at www.tix.com/ticket-sales/uwyo/6984/event/1441418 and in person or at (307) 766-6666 at the Performing Arts box office Monday-Friday, noon-6 p.m., and one hour before performances.

The program begins with a celebration of excellent teaching and young talent as the Timnath Middle School Band, under the direction of Andrea Frost, takes the stage to perform a brief program, with members of the UW Symphonic Band joining them.

Following this opening, the UW Symphonic Band, under the direction of Matthew Schlomer, will present a mix of core repertoire, including Gustav Holst's timeless "Second Suite in F" and Vincent Persichetti's dynamic "Divertimento," as well as new works from contemporary composers Jarod Hall and Andrew Boysen.

UW's Department of Music offers thanks to the parents, teachers and administrators at Timnath Middle School for supporting this collaboration.