Maria A. Ellis wanted the audience to be aware of one rule Tuesday night before she stepped onto the podium and picked up her baton at the center of the stage at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Members of the University of Missouri–St. Louis Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, UMSL Brass, University Singers, Vocal Point and community gospel choir Voice of Jubilation all readied themselves behind her as Ellis shared that important guidance.
“There are opportunities where you’ll be able to clap,” Ellis told those seated before…
