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Orchestra FLEX | Zodiac Castles
Saturday • February 19, 2022 | 8:00 pm
Free – $20.00Eric Hofbauer and Ian Saunders | co-directors
Longy’s Orchestra FLEX returns to Pickman Hall for their first concert of the spring semester. Named for James Reese Europe’s “Castle House Rag” and Mary Lou William’s “Zodiac Suite,” this concert features chamber works from from Nigeria to Hungary, spanning from the 18th century to modern day.
Orchestra FLEX is a re-imagined orchestra which provides an opportunity for large ensemble projects without being limited by instrumentation. Defined by the group’s collective voice, students take part in the full process of orchestral programming, navigating the real-world challenges and discoveries of concert production, planning, and performance while exploring the intersections of musical tradition, arrangement/composition, improvisation, technology, and innovation.
Thanks to our partnership with the Massachusetts Cultural Council and their “Card to Culture” program, Longy School of Music of Bard College can offer free tickets to many of our diverse and innovative performance offerings. See the full list of participating “Card to Culture” organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.