Northwood Improvisers

50th anniversary show. Band formed in 1976 in Traverse City by Mike Johnston, Mike Gilmore and John Plough. Originally a total improvising electro-acoustic ensemble, switched to all acoustic instrumentation in 1980. Free jazz, indigenous music from around the world, bop and improvisation, influenced by the Spontaneous Music Ensemble and the Art Ensemble of Chicago. Lineup: bassist Mike Johnston, drummer Nick Ashton, Dominic Bierenga and Donovan Boxey on wind instruments, violinist Mike Khoury, Jack O’Brien on cello and bass, and Tony Holland on sax. Tickets required. Doors open one hour before showtime. Galleries open for ticket buyers to view current exhibitions, museum store open for waters and light snacks, cash bar. Galleries, store and bar not available during intermission or after concert. Concerts typically 75-90 minutes without intermission. Current NMC students can get two free tickets - email [email protected] in advance.