College of Music to welcome renowned composer for centennial anniversary celebration:In a delayed celebration of the College of Music’s 100th anniversary, the ֱ Symphony Orchestra will perform a custom orchestral work by renowned composer Christopher Theofanidis. Originally commissioned by the college in 2020, the debut of Theofanidis’ work was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic; now that in-person performances have resumed, Theofanidis’ “On the Bridge of the Eternal” will debut. “In some ways, the piece is about mystery,” he says. “It has this feeling you might get when looking at the Grand Canyon, or the night sky—that no matter what’s passing in front of you, there’s always a bigger picture.”Learn more + join us!