Bangor Daily News
The nearly two dozen University of New England students spending the spring semester at UNE’s Tangier Campus will enjoy a special treat later this week when the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Band Company sends its prestigious Institute Brass Ensemble across the Atlantic to perform.
This special concert will take place on Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. local time (2 p.m. EST) in the auditorium at UNE’s Tangier Campus. It will be attended by the 23 UNE undergraduates currently studying abroad in Morocco, as well as UNE faculty members and staff, and members of the local Tangier community. The concert will also be live-streamed to students and faculty on UNE’s two Maine campuses and viewers around the world at www.une.edu/tgf/live.
Formed in 1989, the VMI Brass Ensemble performs more than 30 concerts, convocations, and ceremonies annually and travels throughout the US and Europe. It has performed previously at such elite venues as Ecole Polytechnique in Paris and the Royal School of Music in London. When planning a whirlwind tour of Morocco this spring, Ensemble Director of Music John Brodie contacted UNE Vice President of Global Affairs Anouar Majid to inquire about scheduling a show at the UNE Tangier Campus.
Said Majid, “This concert presents a tremendous opportunity for UNE to share our beautiful campus with a group of fellow travelers from the United States, and for us to introduce some of the best college musicians from the States to Tangier’s diverse music and arts community.”
To learn more about the event and the seven student-musicians who will be performing at UNE Tangier, visit https://www.une.edu/calendar/2018/virginia-military-institute-brass .
About UNE Morocco
UNE’s state-of-the-art Tangier Campus, situated in the heart of the city, consists of two buildings as well as a sports court. Our Academic Building houses cutting-edge labs and classrooms, office space and a modern auditorium, while our Residential Building includes spacious, well-appointed rooms, fitness and studio space, and an elegant cafeteria. Both these buildings reflect Morocco’s famous architectural style and are designed to meet the high modern standards of similar educational facilities. Visit www.une.edu/morocco/semester-program
About the University of New England
The University of New England is Maine’s largest private university, featuring two distinctive campuses in Maine, a vibrant campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of innovative offerings online. Our hands-on, experiential approach empowers students to join the next generation of leaders in their chosen fields. We are home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized degree paths in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities and the arts. UNE. Innovation for a Healthier Planet. Visit www.une.edu
