Miniatures and Monuments: TLU Spring PRISM Concert Coming April 24

The annual spring PRISM concert at Texas Lutheran University has been a longstanding highlight of the School of Music season. This "collage-style" concert features a wide variety of ensembles, including the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds, along with the Jazz Band, TLU Choirs, and small chamber groups positioned throughout Jackson Auditorium. Like the spectrum of colors refracted through a prism, the diversity of performances and ensemble sizes showcases the breadth of talent among the School of Music's students and faculty.

This year's PRISM 2026 concert is themed "Miniatures and Monuments," featuring music for both small and large ensembles, including several landmark works from the jazz band and wind ensemble repertoire. The performance makes use of multiple locations throughout Jackson Auditorium, allowing the audience's focus to shift dynamically as the music unfolds around the hall. Monumental works on the program include Ernesto Lecuona's powerful Malagueña, as arranged by renowned big band leader Stan Kenton; the first movement of Paul Hindemith's seminal Symphony in B-flat; From the Shores of the Mighty Pacific, featuring Professor Keith Robinson, tuba; and the incredibly important 20th century work for band, William Schuman's Chester Overture.

The April 24 concert, held on campus in Jackson Auditorium, begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to all.