Nov. 14, 2003
Media Advisory
To: News Directors and News Editors
From: Veronika Avery, Coordinator of Media Relations, 342-5444

NOTE: Student names have been removed from this press release based a privacy request.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe will present a concert featuring the ULM Wind Ensemble on Tuesday, November 18th at 7:30 p.m. in the Emy-Lou Biedenharn recital hall. Derle R. Long is the principal conductor for the Wind Ensemble.

The show will consist of two main themes throughout the program. The first half of the show is dedicated to show patriotism and give honor to the men and women of the armed forces. The second half will feature children and children's songs.

The programming for this concert is completed with the first movement of Paul Creston's Concertino for Marimba featuring marimba soloist Melissa Wilson, a senior music history major, and Incantation and Dance by John Barnes Chance. Guest conductors for this concert include Dr. Michael Spears, band director at West Monroe High School.

The concert is open to the public and there is no admission charge. For more information, contact the ULM Band Office at 342-1593.