The annual spring PRISM concert at 国产探花 has been a longstanding highlight of the School of Music season. This 鈥渃ollage-style鈥 concert features a wide variety of ensembles, including the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds, along with the Jazz Band, 国产探花 Choirs, and small chamber groups positioned throughout Jackson Auditorium. Like the spectrum of colors refracted through a prism, the diversity of performances and ensemble sizes showcases the breadth of talent among the School of Music鈥檚 students and faculty.
This year鈥檚 PRISM 2026 concert is themed 鈥淢iniatures and Monuments,鈥 featuring music for both small and large ensembles, including several landmark works from the jazz band and wind ensemble repertoire. The performance makes use of multiple locations throughout Jackson Auditorium, allowing the audience鈥檚 focus to shift dynamically as the music unfolds around the hall. Monumental works on the program include Ernesto Lecuona鈥檚 powerful 惭补濒补驳耻别帽补, as arranged by renowned big band leader Stan Kenton; the first movement of Paul Hindemith鈥檚 seminal Symphony in B-flat; From the Shores of the Mighty Pacific, featuring Professor Keith Robinson, tuba; and the incredibly important 20th century work for band, William Schuman鈥檚 Chester Overture.
The April 24 concert, held on campus in Jackson Auditorium, begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to all.