MSO Chamber Works Gala Features 'Vanishing Point' Premier, 'Crumpet The Trumpet'
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NORTH MANCHESTER – The Manchester Symphony Orchestra is presenting its Chamber Works Gala in March, the first full chamber works concert presented by the MSO in nearly a decade. The concert is 3 p.m. March 6 in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. Admission is $10 at the door. It is free for students 18 and younger, as well as Manchester University students, faculty and staff. In addition to featuring each section of the orchestra, the symphony will perform the world premier of Tim Reed's new chamber work, “Vanishing Point.” Reed is an associate professor of music at Manchester University and an award-winning composer, according to a press release from the University. The concert also will feature Fort Wayne Philharmonic violinist Kristine Papillon's “Crumpet the Trumpet.” Her work was selected as the No. 1 musical gift for children 2015 by about.com, the release states. The composition is a narrated children's tale which includes video, narration and orchestra. Highlights also include “Warlock's Capriol Suite” and the Strauss “Serenade for 13 Winds.” The Chamber Works Gala offers a unique opportunity to explore shorter classical-style works with a variety of ensembles, according to the release. The Manchester Symphony Orchestra, in its 77th “Celebrations” season, serves Wabash County and the region. This tradition has its roots in its founding by residents of the county and what was then Manchester College. That partnership continues today, with a carefully crafted collaboration of professional and community musicians, along with selected faculty, staff and student musicians of Manchester University, the release states. Scott Humphries, an assistant professor at Manchester University and director of instrumental studies and music education, conducts the Manchester Symphony Orchestra and MU Symphonic Band. He is also principal conductor of the Fort Wayne Area Community Band. For more information, contact Humphries at CPHumphries@manchester.edu. For directions to campus and other links, visit www.manchester.edu/about-manchester/news/news-articles/gala-mso-2016
