{"id":128408,"date":"2026-03-05T16:27:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T21:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/?post_type=bu-article&p=128408"},"modified":"2026-03-05T16:30:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T21:30:18","slug":"ensembles-symphony-hall","status":"publish","type":"bu-article","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/news\/articles\/2026\/ensembles-symphony-hall\/","title":{"rendered":"Boston University ensembles unite for a one-night concert at Symphony Hall"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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The special evening at Boston’s historic Symphony Hall, on Monday, April 13, features the Boston University Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Chorus, and Symphony Orchestra
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Boston University School of Music<\/strong> presents the Boston University Wind Ensemble<\/strong>, Symphonic Chorus<\/strong>, and Symphony Orchestra<\/strong> for a special evening concert on Monday, April 13, at 7:30 pm at Boston’s Symphony Hall<\/strong>, one of the world’s most renowned concert venues. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Experience a night of musical brilliance at Symphony Hall as Boston University\u2019s ensembles unite for a powerful celebration of artistry, tradition, and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the vibrant rhythms of Jessie Montgomery\u2019s Coincident Dances<\/em>\u2014a dazzling fusion of styles shaped by one of today\u2019s most compelling living composers\u2014to the spiritual grandeur of Stravinsky\u2019s Symphony of Psalms<\/em>, commissioned by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, this program honors both the past and the pulse of contemporary creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening culminates with Beethoven\u2019s monumental Symphony No. 9<\/em>, bringing together the Boston University Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Chorus, and soloists in the timeless \u201cOde to Joy.\u201d This transcendent masterpiece\u2014born from silence and infused with hope\u2014reminds us of music\u2019s enduring power to unite and uplift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Experience a night of musical brilliance at Symphony Hall as Boston University\u2019s ensembles unite for a powerful celebration of artistry, tradition, and innovation.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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REPERTOIRE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Coincident Dances<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jessie MONTGOMERY (b. 1981)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Boston University Wind Ensemble conducted by Joshua Roach<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Symphony of Psalms<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Igor STRAVINSKY (1882-1971)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Boston University Symphonic Chorus with members of the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Parsley<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Boston University Symphony Orchestra <\/strong>and Symphonic Chorus conducted by Sarah Ioannides<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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MEET THE CONDUCTORS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Joshua Roach<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Wind Ensemble Director; Assistant Professor of Music<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Prior to joining the faculty at BU School of Music, Joshua Roach<\/strong> 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\u2019s Foundation Debut Orchestra and the Downey Symphony Orchestra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sarah Ioannides<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Director of Orchestral Activities; Associate Professor in Orchestral Conducting<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

As a music director and conductor who is committed to diversity, collaboration, innovation and education, Sarah Ioannides<\/strong> invigorates programming and inspires audiences. Praised by The New York Times<\/em> for her \u201cunquestionable strength and authority\u201d, she is Music Director of Washington State\u2019s Symphony Tacoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Daniel Parsley<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Director of Choral Activities; Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Daniel Parsley<\/strong> 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<\/em> series, special events such as the Walk with Amal<\/em> project, and assisting with an annual mainstage SummerMusik festival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BOSTON UNIVERSITY AT SYMPHONY HALL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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DATE & TIME<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Monday, April 13, 2026 \u2022 7:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOCATION<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Symphony Hall, Boston \u2022 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For driving directions, parking, and public transportation information, visit bso.org\/visit\/getting-to-symphony-hall<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TICKETS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The BU concert at Symphony Hall is $10 a ticket + a $5 processing fee and a ticket is required to attend the performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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