Yale Concert Band and friends perform works by Thomas C. Duffy, composer and Director of Bands since 1982, to celebrate his 40th year at Yale University. Feat. “Butterflies and Bees!,” “Power and Light,” “A+,” “Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel,” “And Flights of Angels Sing Thee to Thy Rest,” and a special showing of the Yale Concert Band’s 1993 performance of “Whispers of the Patriots,” Walter Cronkite, narrator.

In his 40 years at Yale, Duffy has combined his talents as a conductor and composer to weave the Yale Bands into the fabric of the New Haven Public Schools; regional, state, and national music education programs and conferences; and the world, through 19 international tours with the Yale Bands. The Grove Dictionary of American Music cites Duffy’s music: “His compositions have introduced a generation of school musicians to aleatory; the integration of spoken/sung words and ‘body rhythms’ with instrumental performance; and the pairing of music with political, social, historical, and scientific themes.”

Audience policy:

Open to asymptomatic patrons with an up to date vaccination status. “Up to date” means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines for their age range, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. Please bring your COVID-19 vaccination card or a clearly legible photo of your vaccination card on your phone, and a valid photo ID. Front of House staff members will be checking tickets, IDs, and proof of vaccination for all patrons.

Face masks must be worn at all times inside the venue; acceptable types are N95, KN95, KF94, or ASTM level. (cloth masks are no longer acceptable).

Free tickets required. Get tickets here:

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