FE OSCURA (2025) for orchestra will be premiered by the UTPB Orchestra Monday, April 28, 2025, 7:30PM CST at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center in Midland, Texas conducted by Dr. Jean Gómez.

When the climate becomes dark and light is gone, faith in darkness can sustain one’s spirit. “Fe Oscura” for orchestra was written in 2025 and commissioned by the University of Texas Permian Basin. It is dedicated to the late Ronald Bennett of Odessa, Texas who was a musical giant of the community. He was indispensable and influential in forever shaping me as a composer and musician while in junior high and high school. I will always be indebted to him.

This concert also features Daniela Salinas, violin and Alyssa Dominguez, viola, winners of the 2025 UTPB Concerto Competition. Dr. Brad Light and the UTPB University Choir will be joined by local high school students. Free admission.

UT Permian Basin
Spring Orchestra Concert
April 28, 2025, 7:30PM
Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
1310 Farm to Market 1788
Midland, TX 79707