Y. Chamber Orchestra at memorial for Barrus

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PROVO -- Current and former members of the Brigham Young University Chamber Orchestra will perform in a memorial concert honoring Clyn D. Barrus on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall.

As director of orchestras at Brigham Young University, Barrus conducted the Philharmonic and the Chamber orchestras, taking students on many tours throughout the world.

In 1993, he was made chairman of the department of music and was instrumental in changing that department into a School of Music, serving as its first director.

He held that position while continuing to conduct the Chamber Orchestra, teach viola and conduct the Utah Valley Symphony until he became ill in August 1997. He underwent surgery and treatment for a malignant brain tumor, eventually passing away on Feb. 27, 1998.

The event is free to the public. No tickets needed.