Miami University Symphony Orchestra presents “Miami’s Got Talent”
A Celebration of Student Excellence and Orchestral Masterworks
The concert takes place on Friday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Hall Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public, and tickets are not required.
Miami University Symphony Orchestra presents “Miami’s Got Talent”
The concert takes place on Friday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Hall Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public, and tickets are not required.
The Miami University Symphony Orchestra (MUSO) invites the community to an electrifying evening of orchestral music with “Miami’s Got Talent,” taking place Friday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Hall Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public, with no tickets required, offering audiences the opportunity to experience exceptional student artistry alongside some of the most powerful and beloved works in the orchestral repertoire.
The program opens with Aaron Copland’s iconic Fanfare for the Common Man, a work synonymous with American musical identity. The piece holds special meaning for MUSO: Copland was once Composer-in-Residence at Miami University and personally conducted a concert of his music with the orchestra. The Fanfare was written specifically for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, where it has long been a signature work.
Continuing the celebration of artistry and legacy, MUSO performs the Oboe Concerto in One Movement by Eugene Goossens, featuring Jack Nomina, oboe. Nomina is a senior majoring in oboe performance and Mechanical Engineering, exemplifying Miami University’s commitment to excellence across disciplines. Goossens served as Music Director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, making this performance a meaningful nod to the shared musical history of the region.
The first half concludes with the fourth movement of Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85, performed by Alice Ryan, cello, a first-year graduate student in performance. Elgar’s deeply expressive concerto is one of the most emotionally resonant works in the cello repertoire, offering Ryan a powerful platform to showcase her musical depth and expressive range.
After intermission, the spotlight turns to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488 (first movement), performed by Jia Ying Yap, piano, a graduate student at Miami University. Renowned for its elegance, clarity, and emotional subtlety, the concerto highlights both the pianist’s refined artistry and Mozart’s timeless brilliance.
The concert culminates with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet: Fantasy-Overture, a sweeping and dramatic portrayal of Shakespeare’s tragic love story. With its soaring melodies and dramatic contrasts, the work brings the evening to a thrilling and emotionally charged conclusion.
“Miami’s Got Talent” is more than a concert title—it is a celebration of the extraordinary musicianship, academic breadth, and artistic ambition of Miami University students. By pairing rising soloists with orchestral masterworks and honoring deep institutional and regional connections, the Miami University Symphony Orchestra continues its mission of excellence, education, and community engagement.