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The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Wind Orchestra hosts the National Community Band, a project of the John Philip Sousa Foundation, in a tribute concert honoring 'The March King.'

Brandt is currently associate chair and artistic director of the department of theater and film at San Jose State University. 

The show, which premiered at the PAC in September 2022, is nominated for a Drama Desk Award.

The tour includes masterclasses and collaborations with students from prestigious Italian conservatories.

The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Division of Jazz & Commercial Music received five prestigious awards that will be publicized in DownBeat magazine’s June issue.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Virtuosi Strings, composed of both faculty and students, will perform works from J.S. Bach, Purcell, Telemann, and Robert Fuchs.

The program includes 'Prelude and Liebestod' from Tristan and Isolde, featuring Eric McAllister as guest conductor, and 'Symphonie Fantastique' by Hector Berlioz, conducted by Taras Krysa.

The concert, performed by the American Prize Award-winning orchestra, takes place in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall.

Butler, currently head of the department of music at Valdosta State University, begins his new role July 1.