Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert – April 18, 2025

Jack Ergo, pianist, Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

After 24 years at Graceland University, Jack Ergo is retiring, so this is his last performance with the band as a faculty member.  Parker Worden, the band director, planned the concert as a tribute to Jack. This is a selection of photos from the concert.

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Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

For the final number of the concert, the band was joined by vocalists and instrumentalists who know Jack and came to celebrate.

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert.

Graceland President Joel Shrock pays tribute to Jack and his contributions to Graceland.

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

Saxophone solo by senior Niko Farrel.  All of the graduating seniors were recognized at the concert.

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

Parker Worden, band director.

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

Portraits with Jack after the concert.

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

Graceland University Symphonic Band Concert

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