This spring, the UL Lafayette Chamber Singers gave a modern premiere of the cantata "O Welt
String Day Attracts Pre-College Musicians to Campus
Tue, 05/17/2016 - 8:46am
The UL Lafayette Symphony (Michael Blaney, conductor) presented its Annual "String Day" Concert on Saturday, February 20, 2016, in Angelle Hall Auditorium. Highlights included Kentucky Royal Fanfare by Teddy Abrams, Danzon No. 2 by Arturo Márquez, and guest cellist Dragos Filip performing Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal on electric cello with the orchestra. Over 140 pre-college string players from throughout Louisiana joined forces with the UL Symphony to present this free concert. Next year's "String Day" will be on March 11, 2017. Contact UL Symphony Conductor Michael Blaney for more information at blaney@louisiana.edu.
