Saturday, February 15, 2025, 7:30 pm
MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT
The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra celebrates 85 years of pristine Isle Royale with the world premiere of Libby Meyer's lush, The Land That Speaks When We've Ears to Listen. Also featuring Bruckner's Symphony No. 7, 1st movement, and Copland's Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo.
CONTENT GUIDANCE | None
Things to know
EST. RUN TIME | TBD
SEATING| General Admission
PUBLIC TICKETS| Pay As You're Able ($20 Full Fee)
MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH | Reserve online or walk-up
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Contact the Rozsa Box Office with any questions about this event via phone at 906-487-1906, or by email at rozsa@mtu.edu. View current Box Office Hours.
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About the Artists
Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1971, the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra (KSO) is the Upper Peninsula’s oldest orchestra and one of five symphony orchestras in the Lake Superior region. The KSO is a college-community ensemble composed of Michigan Tech students, faculty and staff, and community musicians. The orchestra performs four to five concerts per year—including orchestral masterworks, choral-orchestral, music theatre, ballet, opera, and pops—in the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. The KSO is led by Dr. Joel Neves.
Libby Meyer, Director of the Music Composition Program
Libby Meyer is a composer whose work reflects the natural rhythms and patterns of the world around her. Her music includes chamber, orchestral, choral, wind symphony, film, dance and theater has been commissioned and performed throughout the United States.
Libby has served as Composer-in-Residence at Isle Royale National Park and the Visby International Center for Composers (Sweden). She has received awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, The Jackson Center for Teaching and Learning, The Michigan Tech Research Excellence Fund, The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, The Sorel Foundation and The American Composers Forum.
Thanks to Our Sponsors
This event is made possible by
the Visual and Performing Arts Department, and its Circle of Supporters.
About the Michigan Tech Music Series
The Michigan Tech Music Series unites students, faculty, and community members for a vibrant season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orchestra, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs, and inventive New Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony, Campus Concert Band, and iconic Huskies Pep Band, intimate jazz clubs.
Part of the the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.
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