Concert Commemorates Benscrisciutto Tours
Concerts on Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26 in Ted Mann Concert Hall celebrated the work of Dr. Frank Bencriscutto and commemorated the historic band tours he led in the Soviet Union in 1969 and through China in 1980. The Thursday performance featured the Symphonic Band conducted by Jerry Luckhardt, Emily Threinen, Betsy McCann, Lance Sample, and J. Nick Smith. Friday’s performance featured the Wind Ensemble conducted by Emily Threinen, Jerry Luckhardt, Cassandra Bechard, and J. Nick Smith. Both events featured Stan Freese as emcee and Russell Pesola (MFA, DFA) was the guest speaker on Friday.
Photos and memorabilia from Dr. Bencriscutto’s tenure at the University of Minnesota and the international tours were on view for attendees to enjoy. Almuna Kay Hawley (BS and MA, music education) said of Bencriscutto: “His extraordinary passion for music, aspiration for excellence, love, support, and encouragement inspired me to a 40-year career in music education!”
Tutti. (Italian) all. every musician to take part.
Tutti is the annual magazine of the University of Minnesota School of Music.
