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Symphonic Band & Concert Band Concert: EMU Music Department.
EMU music professor J. Nick Smith conducts the Symphonic Band in a program of music inspired by songs, including U-M alum Robert Jager’s “Esprit de Corps,” Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Sea Songs, Carol Barnett’s Tiriana, Frank Ticheli’s setting of “Amazing Grace,” and Katahj Copley’s “Bridges.” Also, grad student Johnathon Bower conducts the Concert Band in a program that includes Douglas Akey’s “Wild Dance,” Clare Grundman’s American Folk Rhapsody No. 2, Jacob de Haan’s “Ammerland,” and Laura Estes’ “Verity March.” 7:30-9 p.m., EMU Pease Auditorium, 494 College Pl., Ypsilanti. Free. 487–4143.
