International Music Orchestra's debut concert organized by Park University's Music Center will take place in November.
Laura Jackson D.M.A., the esteemed music director and conductor of the Reno Philharmonic since 2009, will be making her debut as a guest conductor with the Park University International Center for Music (ICM) Orchestra on November 1, 2024. The concert, set to take place at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan., will mark the ICM Orchestra's first performance of the season.
The programme for the evening includes a diverse range of works for string orchestra, including "Simple Symphony, Op.4," by Benjamin Britten, "Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op.22," by Antonin Dvořák, and "Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048," by Johann Sebastian Bach. The concert promises to be an enthralling exploration of the richness and depth of classical music.
In addition to her role with the Reno Philharmonic, Laura Jackson has also made a significant impact as a guest conductor with various orchestras. Notable recordings include "Time Cycle" with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Michael Daugherty, "Spirit Musings" with Augusta Reed Thomas's violin concerto, and others.
Under Jackson's leadership, the Reno Philharmonic has grown its community and education programmes, introducing initiatives such as Composers In Residence, Conduct Us, movies with live orchestra performances, and Play for a Day. These programmes have played a crucial role in fostering a love for music within the community and providing opportunities for young musicians to learn and grow.
The concert is free to attend, but attendees are asked to RSVP in advance. For more information and to secure your spot, visit [ICM's website](http://icm.our-website).
In a separate event, the strings studios at the ICM will be presenting a recital on Thursday, Nov. 14, starting at 7:30 p.m. in Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the Parkville Campus. The strings studios are led by Ben Sayevich, violin, Daniel Veis, cello, and Chung-Hoon Peter Chun, viola. For details about this recital, visit [ICM's website](http://icm.our-website).
Prior to her role in Reno, Jackson served as the first female assistant conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra from 2004-07. Her career as a conductor and educator continues to flourish, and she remains a prominent figure in the world of classical music.
For those seeking more detailed information about Laura Jackson D.M.A. and her notable achievements, it is recommended to consult authoritative sources such as university music department websites, professional conducting associations, or publications related to classical music and conducting.
The Reno Philharmonic, under Laura Jackson's leadership, has expanded its community and education programs, offering initiatives such as home-and-garden activities like Movies with Live Orchestra Performances and Play for a Day, fostering a love for music among community members and nurturing young musicians. After her successful tenure with the Reno Philharmonic, Laura Jackson will also be conducting a home-and-garden themed event, a recital by the strings studios at the Park University International Center for Music, taking place in the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel.
