N.U. Contemporary Music Ensemble
Ryan T. Nelson, conductor
Matthew Coley, percussion
Monday, April 7, 7:30 p.m.
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
Known for combining elements of pop, rock, jazz, and classical music, the brilliant contemporary American composers Steven Mackey and John Mackey are featured in a program celebrating their kaleidoscopic palette of sonic colors and compositional wizardry. This high-energy, entertaining program also features Matthew Coley playing traditional percussion instruments as well as an arsenal of toys and kitchen gadgets.
Steven Mackey, Micro-Concerto for Percussion and Five Instruments
John Mackey, Breakdown Tango
Steven Mackey, Physical Property
John Mackey, Juba