EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT

DATE: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016

EVENT: U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance annual “Collage Concert”

Now in its 39th year, Collage is presented in a seamless, nonstop format that celebrates the vast spectrum of performance disciplines at SMTD. As many as 30 or more short acts are featured in rapid succession, with each performance followed by one that is vastly different in both discipline and mood. A 10-minute interlude might include a jazz trio, opera soloist, theater scene, trombone octet or full orchestra.

As always, audiences can expect the unexpected, with unique ensembles, a mix of popular and unfamiliar repertoire, and collaborations that showcase the multidisciplinary opportunities at SMTD.

Music acts include soloists and duos along with multifaceted chamber ensembles, big bands, techno artists and large ensembles such as the University Symphony Orchestra, University Symphony Band, Chamber Choir and Men’s Glee Club.

Approximately 400 students are involved in the collaborative production, which utilizes not only the breadth of performing talent at SMTD, but also a highly skilled team of behind-the-scenes professional and student technicians. Planning for the performance begins in September and this year is under the co-direction of Ellen Rowe, chair of the Department of Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation, and Eugene Rogers, associate director of choirs and associate professor of conducting.

“Putting the Collage Concert together has been very exciting for us,” Rowe said. “The opportunity to craft a show featuring so many of our amazing students has reminded us, once again, of the depth of talent at the school. The difficult part was selecting the 15 or 16 submissions out of so many wonderful entries. We wanted to try and include more dance and theater students this year, so the audience can expect a very diverse program and lots of surprises.”

PLACE: Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor

INFORMATION: Tickets are $22-$28 each and are available for purchase at the Michigan League Ticket Office at tickets.music.umich.edu or by calling 734-764-2538. Proceeds go toward student scholarships at SMTD. Visit myumi.ch/Lqxey for more information.

SPONSOR: U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance