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Photos: Scott Humphries
Celebrating 76 Seasons of Symphonic Sound
The Manchester Symphony and director of instrumental studies
Orchestra kicked off its 76th season and music education, conducts the
with the concert, “Vive la France!” Manchester Symphony Orchestra
in late October. and MU Symphonic Band. He is
also principal conductor of the Fort
The concert celebrated French Wayne Area Community Band.
composers, and featured the work
of guest artist Kelly Hornbarger, Other performances this season:
flute, performing the virtuosic piece Dec. 7 – Magnificat in D major,
“Fantasie Brillante from Carmen.” BWV 243 by J.S. Bach with the MU
A Cappella Choir and Manchester
The Manchester Symphony Symphony, in Cordier
Orchestra serves Wabash County March 8 – Symphony No. 8, D. 759
and the region. This tradition has (unfinished) by Schubert, in Cordier
its roots in its founding in 1939 by April 26 – Symphony No. 6, Op.
citizens of Wabash County and what 68 (pastorale) by Beethoven, at the
was then Manchester College. That Honeywell Center in Wabash
partnership continues today, with This year, activities of the
a carefully crafted collaboration orchestra are supported by
of professional and community collaborations with the North
musicians, along with selected Manchester Chamber of Commerce,
faculty, staff, and student musicians the Economic Development
of Manchester University. Corporation of Wabash County and
the Honeywell Center.
Scott Humphries, an assistant
professor at Manchester University
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