Let’s Celebrate AAPI Month with Music

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 11:45am

TO: All Employees; All Seawolves
FR: Andy Collinsworth, Chair of the Department of Music

You are warmly invited to attend Shared Spaces — a special two-night celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month through the language of music.

Join us in Weill Hall for two evenings of unforgettable performances:

Wednesday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. — Concert Band (with special guest from SRHS Symphonic Band)

Thursday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. — Symphonic Wind Ensemble (with special guests from Fresno City College)

Both nights highlight the music of Viet Cuong, a celebrated Vietnamese-American composer whose innovative oice in contemporary classical music has made waves across the nation. His bold, expressive works take center stage in this two-part concert, honoring cultural heritage and artistic collaboration.

Also featured: Bích-Vân Nguyễn, a Los Angeles-based soprano bringing Autumn Triptych to life with grace and emotion

TC4 Saxophone Quartet, including SSU’s own Dr. Andrew Harrison, performing two dazzling concertos for saxophone quartet

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Shared Spaces
Concert Band with SRHS Symphonic Band
May 7 at 7:30 PM
Weill Hall, GMC
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Wind Ensemble with Fresno City College Symphonic Band
May 8 at 7:30 PM
Weill Hall, GMC
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