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The Hodgson Wind Ensemble is transformed into a jazz “big band” for Riffs!by composer Jeff Tyzik. The piece includes a jazz drumming solo, featuring percussionist Timothy Adams, the Mildred Goodrum Heyward Professor of Music. Throughout the piece, the performers will take the audience on a journey of swing styles and an Afro-Cuban groove.
An exciting finale for a stellar Thursday Scholarship Series season. Our student musicians are some of the best in the world, and this showcase of their talents and training presents the Hodgson School and its extraordinary faculty at their best. Do yourself a wonderful musical favor this Thursday. Tickets. Streaming.