The half-hour classical concert previews feature interesting insight into the evening's music.
Previews are free to ticket holders.
Elwood Smith, Emeritus Professor of Music at Northern Illinois University, received his musical training at Eastman School of Music at Indiana University, Tanglewood, and the Berlin Academy of Music. At Northern Illinois University, Dr. Smith served as director of choral activities, conductor of musical theatre production, and director of Opera Workshop, taught conducting and courses in music literature and was recipient of the University's Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Elwood Smith is currently conductor of the chamber choir Gloria Musicae in Sarasota, Florida. All Rights Reserved.