Event

DePauw University Band

Craig Paré, conductor
Master Sgt. Michael Mergen, trumpet
and Paul Mergen, tuba
Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 3 p.m.
Green Center, Kresge Auditorium

For its final concert of the season, the DePauw University Band will be joined by two distinguished soloists: MASTER SGT. MICHAEL MERGEN, trumpet (United States Marine Corps, The President's Own) and PAUL MERGEN, tuba (formerly, United States Marine Corps, The President's Own) as they perform the premiere of their commissioned work for trumpet, tuba and wind ensemble, "Hanging by a Thread," by JAMES M. STEPHENSON.

The program will also include a tribute to DONALD H. WHITE, former DePauw School of Music faculty member, featuring his "Miniature Set for Band"; "United Artists" by Kenneth Fuchs; "O Magnum Mysterium" by Morten Lauridsen; "Dance of the New World" by Dana Wilson; the first movement of Igor Stravinsky's classic Octet for chamber winds; and the Finale to Symphony No. 3 "Organ Symphony" by Camille Saint-Saëns.

Audience members are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the Putnam County Emergency Food Pantry. Bring an item and redeem it at the box office for a complimentary ticket!

General admission: $5; tickets for seniors, youth and all students are free.

NOTE: The online box office automatically turns off one hour prior to the beginning of each concert. Tickets may still be purchased at the Green Center box office.