Milligan University Orchestra performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium at Seeger Chapel.
The concert, “With International Flair,” featured music by Erik Satie, John Rutter and a tribute to Dolly Parton.
Dr. Kellie Brown, professor of music and area chair of music, said the concert was designed to take listeners on “a musical tour around the globe.”
The concert also featured members of the East Tennessee State University studio flute choir, directed by Dr. Brynna Paros.
Kate DeGroot, a freshman violinist in the orchestra, said preparation for the concert was primarily completed during class time.
She said the “tricky parts of the songs were practiced during individual practice time.”
DeGroot said her favorite piece from the night for her was John Rutter’s “Suite Antique,” particularly the flute solo by Annabella Brady.
High school senior violinist Annalise Burns said that the music was provided to the musicians in August so they could begin practicing, and most of the practice took place on Mondays and Wednesdays during class time.
Burns specifically enjoyed “playing with the flutes from ETSU” and said her favorite piece from the performance was “Cinema Paradiso” by Ennio Morricone.
The next event for the Milligan Orchestra is the Milligan Christmas Concert, featuring a collaboration between the Milligan Orchestra, Milligan Concert Choir and Women’s Chorale.
The Christmas concert will take place Dec. 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium.
Tickets are $5, plus a service fee, and are available through Milligan’s ticket page.
Photo: Orchestra stands while Dr. Kellie Brown bows after the final performance in the concert. (photo credit: Danielle Roberts).
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