MIT’s Annual Family Weekend Concert - Virtuosic Legacies

Celebrating 20th century composers with members of the MIT Wind Ensemble, Festival Jazz Ensemble, and the Vocal Jazz Ensemble.
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MIT’s Annual Family Weekend Concert

Virtuosic Legacies—Celebrating 20th century composers

Friday, October 23, 2026/8:00 p.m

Kresge Auditorium, MIT

MIT Wind Ensemble, MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble & members of the MIT Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Frederick Harris, Jr., Music Director

Kenneth Amis, Assistant Conductor

Laura Grill Jaye, vocalist and conductor

Join gifted MIT musicians for a thrilling evening of music by 20th century composers whose works have stood the test of time. The MIT Wind Ensemble performs Copland's El Salón México, Shostakovich’s Folk Dances, Grainger’s Irish Tune from County Derry & Shepherd’s Hey, and Amis’ Legacy. The MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble presents music by iconic jazz composers such as Ellington, Mingus, and Jobim, among others, along with special guest vocalist Laura Grill Jaye and members of theMIT Vocal Jazz Ensemble.