Boston University ensembles unite for a one-night concert at Symphony Hall
The special evening at Boston's historic Symphony Hall, on Monday, April 13, features Boston University Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Chorus, and Symphony Orchestra
Boston University ensembles unite for a one-night concert at Symphony Hall
The special evening at Boston’s historic Symphony Hall, on Monday, April 13, features the Boston University Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Chorus, and Symphony Orchestra
Boston University School of Music presents the Boston University Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Chorus, and Symphony Orchestra for a special evening concert on Monday, April 13, at 7:30 pm at Boston’s Symphony Hall, one of the world’s most renowned concert venues.
Experience a night of musical brilliance at Symphony Hall as Boston University’s ensembles unite for a powerful celebration of artistry, tradition, and innovation.
From the vibrant rhythms of Jessie Montgomery’s Coincident Dances—a dazzling fusion of styles shaped by one of today’s most compelling living composers—to the spiritual grandeur of Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms, commissioned by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, this program honors both the past and the pulse of contemporary creativity.
The evening culminates with Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 9, bringing together the Boston University Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Chorus, and soloists in the timeless “Ode to Joy.” This transcendent masterpiece—born from silence and infused with hope—reminds us of music’s enduring power to unite and uplift.
Experience a night of musical brilliance at Symphony Hall as Boston University’s ensembles unite for a powerful celebration of artistry, tradition, and innovation.
REPERTOIRE
Coincident Dances
Jessie MONTGOMERY (b. 1981)
Boston University Wind Ensemble conducted by Joshua Roach
Symphony of Psalms
Igor STRAVINSKY (1882-1971)
Boston University Symphonic Chorus with members of the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Parsley
Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
Boston University Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Chorus conducted by Sarah Ioannides
join us for an extraordinary showcase!
MEET THE CONDUCTORS
Joshua Roach
Wind Ensemble Director; Assistant Professor of Music
Prior to joining the faculty at BU School of Music, Joshua Roach taught at a myriad of institutions across the U.S. He has provided clinics to bands and orchestras and has served as guest conductor for the Los Angeles Winds, cover conductor for Pacific Symphony, and assistant conductor for the Young Musician’s Foundation Debut Orchestra and the Downey Symphony Orchestra.
Sarah Ioannides
Director of Orchestral Activities; Associate Professor in Orchestral Conducting
As a music director and conductor who is committed to diversity, collaboration, innovation and education, Sarah Ioannides invigorates programming and inspires audiences. Praised by The New York Times for her “unquestionable strength and authority”, she is Music Director of Washington State’s Symphony Tacoma.
Daniel Parsley
Director of Choral Activities; Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting
Daniel Parsley enjoys an active career as a conductor, educator, scholar, and professional chorister. Since 2019, Daniel has served as associate conductor of the SummerMusik-Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, leading the We Are One series, special events such as the Walk with Amal project, and assisting with an annual mainstage SummerMusik festival.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY AT SYMPHONY HALL
DATE & TIME
Monday, April 13, 2026 • 7:30pm
LOCATION
Symphony Hall, Boston • 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
For driving directions, parking, and public transportation information, visit bso.org/visit/getting-to-symphony-hall.
TICKETS
The BU concert at Symphony Hall is $10 a ticket + a $5 processing fee and a ticket is required to attend the performance.