Eric Ewazen, Guest Composer 3.31.26

Belmont University School of Music Presents

The Music of Eric Ewazen

Belmont University School of Music

Rhapsody

Camm Lary, soprano saxophone Gavin Bridwell, alto saxophone Charles Green, tenor saxophone Dylan Ahrens, baritone saxophone

Canza della Vita Luke Myers, Adam Chavez, Caedmon Goettel, Dawson Fulcher, trombones

“La Princesse du Pays de la Porcelaine” from Harmony in Blue and Gold Jake King, Mya Ploor Shawn Redmond, Brendan Wilson, flutes

“Escaping the Inferno in a Journey Across the Waters” from Legend of the Sleeping Bear Jacob Andrews, Holden Cessna, Eva Christmann, Caroline Holmes, Grace Helton, Ellie McClellan, Julie Porter, Allie Voyles, horns

Sonoran Desert Harmonies TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026 7:30 P.M.

MCAFEE CONCERT HALL

Turner Avila, Zachariah Govan, Isabella Jones, Jackson Henderson, Kristen Lester, Evan Pinkston, Ayvah Steveson, Jack Winn, Luke Woody, trumpets

Eagle Hawk Adam Chavez, trombone Ian Glover, euphonium Hudson Butler, tuba

“Whitewater Rapids (Maroon Creek)” from Roaring Fork Shawn Redmond, flute Amanda Rebstock, oboe Mya Ploor, clarinet Harrison Sampson, bassoon Jacob Andrews, horn

SeaSkye Songs Footsteps Wings Emily Packard, soprano Alessandra Volpi, piano

The Diamond World Ella Markwald, violin Thomas Cañas, cello Dylan Ahrens, piano Connor Rollins, drumset

“Past Mountain Cliffs to the Paradises of the Immortals” from Prince of the Nine Perfections

Christine Comer*, Cole Counihan, Todd Kemp*, Todd London*, Christopher Norton*, Matthew Oliver, Gramm Raedeke, Kevin Robles, Bryce Rosenberg, Josh Wingard, percussion Barry Kraus*, conductor

*School of Music Faculty

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About the Composer Eric Ewazen (b. 1954) is an American composer who has been the recipient of numerous composition awards and prizes. His works have been commissioned and performed by countless soloists, chamber ensembles, and orchestras both in the United States and overseas. His music is recorded by Summit Records, d’Note Records, CRS Records, New World, Clique Track, Helicon, Hyperion, Cala, Albany, and Emi Classics. His compositions are published by Southern Music Company, International Trombone Association Manuscript Press, Keyboard Publications, Manduca Music, Encore Music, Triplo Music, and Brass Ring Editions. He has been a faculty member at Juilliard since 1980.

 Upcoming Concerts and Events

Join Belmont University’s College of Music and Performing Arts for Sounds of Belmont: The 36th Annual President’s Concert & Reception on Saturday, April 25th in the Fisher Center at Belmont University. Experience an evening of stories and songs to support our talented students.

The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by a festive dessert reception for all guests and performers. The purchase of a ticket to this concert and reception will benefit endowed music and theatre scholarship funds for students in the college. Premier works from the College of Music and Performing Arts Fall 2025-Spring 2026 performance season will be showcased. This concert and reception is celebrating its thirty-sixth year (formerly the President’s Concert and Reception).

Reserve your tickets here.

 For more information on upcoming concerts and events, please visit www.belmont.edu/cmpa or “like” Belmont University School of Music on Facebook.