Boston University at Symphony Hall

Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Music presents this special evening performance on Monday, April 13, 2026, at one of the world's most renowned concert venues featuring three of Boston University’s ensembles: the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Chorus.

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.

Join us for an extraordinary showcase of student excellence, living legacy, and the language of joy!

Coincident Dances • Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981) Boston University Wind Ensemble Joshua Roach, conductor

Symphony of Psalms • Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) Boston University Symphonic Chorus with members of the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra Daniel Parsley, conductor

Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125 • Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Boston University Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Chorus Sarah Ioannides, conductor

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