Tuesday, April 8, 2014

The University of Iowa School of Music will present the Iowa Brass Quintet’s spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus.

The concert is free and open to the public.

The program will feature:

  • Red by Eric Knechtges
  • Aspects by Barbara York
  • Passages by Patrice Caratini
  • Scherzo by Karl Pilss
  • Selections from Porgy and Bess by George Gerschwin (arr. Jack Gale)

Members of the Iowa Brass Quintet are Amy Schendel and Laura Saylor, trumpets; Jeffrey Agrell, horn; David Gier, trombone; and John Manning, tuba. Founded in the early 1950s, the quintet has been widely acclaimed for its artistry in the performance of music of all periods and premieres of new compositions.

The School of Music is part of the Division of Performing Arts in the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all UI-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this concert, contact the School of Music in advance at 319-335-1603.

For a UI arts calendar and details about upcoming events visit the Arts Iowa website.