All graduating students and their guests are invited to the concert, as are members of the Cache Valley community, said Music Department faculty member Cody Birdwell. He and colleague Desiree Donich coordinate concert activities. The concert has a long-standing tradition of showcasing the unique talents of USU's student musicians, Birdwell said. More than 250 musicians will appear in the non-stop performance. We follow a non-stop format and one selection leads right into another selection.
All action is located on or near the stage in the concert hall.
A varied sampling of musical styles and presentations is the essence of the concert, Birdwell continued. We want the audience to experience a terrific piano sonata in combination with the excitement of a jazz selection, the quiet of a guitar ensemble compared to the thrill of the Symphonic Band. We want to share a great musical experience with the graduating students, the guests and members of the community. We hope to make this a memorable cultural event. The work of Puccini takes the stage when members of the USU Opera Workshop perform opera highlights.