The University of Scranton has revealed its spring concert schedule.
All concerts are free and take place in the university’s Houlihan McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue. For more information, visit scranton.edu/music.
Jon-Erik Kellso, trumpet & Rossano Sportiello, piano: Friday, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m.; kellsojazz.com
U of S Jazz Ensemble: Saturday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.; features special guests soloists, high school music teachers who taught/mentored/inspired members of the U of S student jazz ensemble, including Laurie Burdett (Scranton School District), Mike Lesnesky (Valley View School District), Ken Luckey (Tunkhannock School District) and Elaine Ort (Western Wayne School District)
U of S Performance Music students recital: Wednesday, March 11, 7:30 p.m.
Mannes School of Music Brass Orchestra & U of S Concert Choir: Sunday, March 29, 2020, 7:30 p.m.; newschool.edu/mannes
Alexander Pattavina organ recital: Friday, April 3, 7:30 p.m.; asofhartford.org/alexander-pattavina
U of S String Orchestra with guest soloist Eddie Barbash, saxophone: Friday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.; eddiebarbash.com
37th annual World Premiere Composition Series Concert: Saturday, April 25, 7:30 p.m.; features the premieres of two works by guest composers/conductors Peter and Will Anderson, performed by the U of S Concert Band & Concert Choir; peterandwillanderson.com
Brass Attack: Wednesday, May 6, 7:30 p.m.; features a brass recital with appearances by Dr. Wycliffe Gordon; wycliffegordon.com
U of S Singers and Jazz Band with guest soloist Dr. Wycliffe Gordon: Friday, May 8, 7:30 p.m.; wycliffegordon.com
12th annual Gene Yevich Memorial Concert: Saturday, May 9, 2020, 7:30 p.m.; features David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band with Dr. Wycliffe Gordon and Armstrong historian Ricky Riccardi; ostwaldjazz.com; louisarmstronghouse.org; wycliffegordon.com; josephboga.com
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