Loop38 to present ‘Longleaf’ multimedia concert

“Longleaf,” a multimedia work that tells the story of the now-endangered native longleaf pine forest of East Texas, will premiere at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in Cole Concert Hall, Wright Music Building, on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus. Commissioned by Houston-based new music ensemble Loop38 and created by Dr. Ben Morris, assistant professor of composition at SFA, “Longleaf” traces the history of the longleaf tree and the timber industry in East Texas with video projections, historical photographs, natural soundscapes and music, raising awareness about the ecological importance of native forests and their reliance on prescribed fire. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. To purchase tickets, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit sfasu.edu/boxoffice. For additional information, contact the SFA School of Music at (936) 468-4602.