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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 21, 2007
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Anita Clark, Vice President of Marketing
262.243.4220

Jeff Bandurski, Director of University Relations
262.243.4380

Heidi Fendos, PR Counsel
414.778.0766

SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE

TO PERFORM ON SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2007

MEQUON, Wis. - Dr. Louis A. Menchaca will be leading the Symphonic Wind Ensemble in their final performance for the school year on Sunday, April 22, 2007, at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Triumphant.

 

By exclusive arrangement with NFL films, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble will be performing the Wisconsin premiere of "Touchdown Suite" by Tom Hedden at this concert. Mr. Hedden is resident composer for NFL films in New York. His "Touchdown Suite" is presently being used for the Pro Football Hall of Fame IMAX Game Day Theater which features the run for the Super Bowl from training camp until the crowning of the new champion.

 

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra will also be performing a wide range of repertoire of 20th Century classics including: "Finlandia" by Jean Sibelius; 2nd Suite for Band by Gustav Holst; "Rocky Point Holiday" by Ron Nelson and other significant works for wind, brass and percussion instruments.

 

Admission is $7 for adults, children under 18 are FREE. For more information, call 262.243.4405.


Founded in 1881, Concordia University Wisconsin's main campus is located on approximately 200 acres on Lake Michigan at 12800 N. Lake Shore in Mequon. The university is home to nearly 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

The university is affiliated with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and is a member of the Concordia University System, a nationwide network of colleges and universities. For more information on Concordia University Wisconsin, contact the university at 262.243.4300 or visit their website at www.cuw.edu.
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