University Symphony Orchestra at Hill Auditorium

University Symphony Orchestra

Free - no tickets required
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
8:00pm
Hill Auditorium

Kenneth Kiesler, conductor

PROGRAM

Kenneth Kiesler, Music Director
Conducted by Kendra Chao, Nicholas Bromilow, Evan Hagen, Francisco Fernandez, Michael Roest, and Ryan Urato

The University Symphony Orchestra is proud to present its annual New Music Concert, a program of music written, played, and conducted entirely by students.
Be among the first to hear seven brand new compositions in their exciting world premiere performances.

PROGRAM
Alex Kostov: Chernobyl Spring
Gavin Tomasco: Prigioni
Rj Dion: The Mulberry Concerto
Mary Denney: Girl, riot
Elijah Hall: Cede
Mikelia McQueston: III. Interlude (from EVER UNLEAVING)
Cole Reyes: Here We Go Again

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The USO strives for and attains the highest level of excellence as a symphony orchestra. Led by the Director of Orchestras, the USO has performed on GRAMMY Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated albums and is committed to performing the greatest works in the symphonic repertoire from the Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras, with concerts in historic Hill Auditorium. The USO frequently commissions new works, performs with celebrated guest soloists, and is one of the ensembles that accompanies the SMTD Concerto Competition winners.