ASU Orchestra to Perform

The Angelo State University Orchestra will present a “Masters of Composition” concert on Tuesday, April 22, in the University Auditorium inside the Sol Mayer Administration Building, 2601 W. Avenue N.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. and is open free to the public.  Musical selections will include “Suite for Strings” by John Rutter, “Ancient Airs and Dances: Set 1” by Ottorino Respighi and “Variations on an Original Theme (‘Enigma’), Op. 36” by Sir Edward Elgar.  The concert will also include “A Tribute to Leroy Anderson,” featuring five selections by the late American composer known for his short, light concert pieces, many introduced by the Boston Pops Orchestra.

The ASU Orchestra is an ensemble for musicians who play the violin, viola, cello and bass and is open to all members of the ASU community.  It is directed by Dr. Maurice Kelley, visiting assistant professor of music.

For more information, contact ASU’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts at 325-942-2085.