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Symphonic band concert
highlights Memphis Symphony trombonist

Jackson, Tenn. - The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ University Symphonic Band will highlight in its spring concert, special guest soloist Greg Luscombe, trombonist with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. The special event will be held Thursday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel of the Penick Academic Complex.

Luscombe will be performing a trombone concerto by Swedish composer Lars Erik Larssen and the famous virtuoso variations on the "Blue Bells of Scotland."

The 45-member Symphonic Band is directed by Dr. David McClune, professor of music at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. The band will perform the "First Suite for Band" by Holst and "Carmina Burana," by Carl Orff.

"People should take advantage of this delightful concert and relax on a late spring evening at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ," McClune said.

The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's department of music at (901) 661-5311.