MusicWednesday, December 9
University Symphony Orchestra @ Hill Audotorium
Wednesday, December 9 · 7:45-9:45 p.m. · Hill Auditorium - Ann Arbor
- When
- Wednesday, December 9 · 7:45-9:45 p.m.
- Where
- Hill Auditorium - Ann Arbor825 North University Avenue · Ann Arbor, MI · 48109
About this event
University Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Hill Auditorium
Free - no tickets required
There is a free lecture that discusses each piece at 6:15pm in the lower lobby before the concert.
The USO performs a program of works composed by multiple Grammy-winning American composer Michael Daugherty , in honor of his retirement after more than three decades on the faculty at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
Kenneth Kiesler, conductor Michael Daugherty, composer Courtney Hershey Bress, harp ( Harp of Ages )
PROGRAM Route 66 Harp of Ages Metropolis Symphony
Michael Daugherty Faculty Bio:
Michael Daugherty
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.
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