A musical collaboration of a multitude of performers will throw viewers into a first-time, non-stop concert deemed the School of Music Mosaic at the Eisenhower Auditorium this Sunday afternoon.

The concert will feature numerous ensembles such as the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Centre Dimensions, Concert Choir, Oriana Singers and Philharmonic Orchestra, said Gerardo Edelstein, director of orchestral studies.

There will be smaller groups and soloists, who auditioned to become part of the performance, that will sup-

plement the larger ensembles, he added.

"There will be a string quartet, a bassoon ensemble and even a piano quintet," said Dennis Glocke, musical director and associate professor of music.

Considering all of the performers involved in this production, Edelstein said it is one of the biggest group efforts organized by the School of Music. There are about 300 performers involved in the concert, said Christopher Kiver, choral director and associate professor of music.

The format of this concert is different from any of the other shows held by the School of Music, Glocke said.

"Continuous music will be played in every corner of the auditorium," Edelstein said.

He also said this concert is fast paced with no interruptions between performances, with the exception of one intermission.

"Each group will have about four minutes for their performance, and there will be no time between performances for applause," Kiver said.

Though this format is not an uncommon occurrence across the country, this is the first time Penn State will experience this type of concert, Glocke said.

"This is a chance to show off what is done at the School of Music," Kiver said.

Kiver described the concert as an exciting visual experience. The moment the lights diminish on one performer, another performance will start in another area of the auditorium, he said.

"We purposely placed jarringly dissimilar music next to each other," Glocke said.

The groups and music will provide a diversified perspective for this holiday concert, Edelstein said. The music being featured will include everything from early Renaissance works to gospel and jazz performances, Kiver said. About 1,000 people are expected to attend the concert, Glocke added.

"There is something in this performance for all tastes," Kiver said.

The Mosaic will replace Winterfest, which was a smaller, annual concert comprising mainly choral groups, Edelstein said.

"Since there are all different areas of disciplines on display, I expect we will have a large audience," Edelstein said.