WHAT: The Inaugural Lecture-Performance of the MZJ Ensemble, showcasing works by composer M. Zachary Johnson WHEN: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 7:30pm WHERE: The Liederkranz Society, Ballroom - 6 E 87th Street, New York City (near 5th ave) From the composer whose works have been heard in Steinway Hall and Carnegie Hall, here is a NY-based ensemble: the MZJ Ensemble. Performances include discussion of the music by the composer, examples played by ensemble members, and full performances of the works. October concert program includes: * Memorial from Two Military Pieces * Adagio for Alto Saxophone & Winds featuring saxophonist Javier Oviedo * an arrangement of Schubert's Ave Maria, and * excerpts from a new work, Portrait of a Woman Future lecture-performances at the Liederkranz on: Sun Feb 22, 2009, 2:30pm Sat May 23, 2009, 8pm Tickets: $9 online, $10 at door More info and tickets at: http://www.MZacharyJohnson.com