Park University's International Music Orchestra to Bring Finale to Concert Season on April 8th
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**Subtitle:** Renowned Conductor to Lead Diverse Program of Classical Masterpieces and Contemporary Works
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Renowned conductor Tim Hankewich will be guest conducting the Park University International Center for Music Orchestra on [Insert specific date and time here—example: Saturday, October 12, 2025, at 7:30 PM] at the Parker Theater, Park University Campus. This special event marks a collaboration between Hankewich and the ICM Orchestra, offering students an educational opportunity to work closely with an experienced conductor and audiences a stirring and thought-provoking performance.
Tim Hankewich, a renowned maestro with classical artistry and an engaging personality, brings a unique blend of precision, passion, and insight to the podium. With a strong background in classical and contemporary repertoire, Hankewich has served as music director of Orchestra Iowa for 16 years and held appointments with the Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City and the Kansas City Symphony.
The Park University International Center for Music Orchestra is an ensemble composed of talented student musicians from diverse international backgrounds. The ICM Orchestra regularly performs a broad repertoire, ranging from classical masterpieces to contemporary works, and often collaborates with guest conductors and soloists to enrich the educational experience of its members.
For this concert, the program includes a wide range of musical styles, from Romero’s counterpoint-focused piece to Mozart’s Romantic-era influenced work. The concert will open with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, followed by Aldemaro Romero’s "Fuga con Pajarillo," a piece with various musical influences. The concert will conclude with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor (K. 491)," featuring International Center for Music student pianist Sihao Qin, a junior music performance/piano major from Liuzhou, China, as the soloist.
The concert will take place inside the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel on the University’s Parkville Campus. Audience members can expect a pre-concert talk led by Hankewich, offering context about the program and his artistic vision. Reservations can be made by e-mailing Gus Fernandez Agreda at the provided website, and admission for the concert is free, but reservations are required.
For more information about Park University’s International Center for Music, visit their website. This concert not only serves as a musical highlight but also an educational opportunity, allowing students to work closely with an experienced conductor, gaining insights into orchestral technique, style, and interpretive nuances. Don’t miss this chance to witness the talents of young musicians guided by a seasoned maestro.
During the concert, audiences will not only experience a variety of classical and contemporary works but also witness the educational development of young musicians, as they work closely with renowned conductor Tim Hankewich. After the performance, those interested can deepen their understanding of the program through a pre-concert talk led by Hankewich, offering valuable insights into orchestral technique, style, and interpretive nuances.
