NORTH MANCHESTER — The Manchester University Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble will perform a concert of some of their greatest hits on Wednesday, May 4.

“The Session” will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. This performance will be recorded for the bands’ first live album. The Symphonic Band will be performing pieces such as “Metroplex,” “Melody Shop” and “Elegy.”

The band will also present “Sailors and Whales: Three Scenes from Melville,” which will be narrated by Dr. John Planer, professor of music. He has dedicated his entire professional career, more than 45 years, to the students of Manchester University, and is retiring at the end of the academic year.

The jazz performance includes “Jungle Boogie,” “Big Noise from Winnetka” and “Ain’t No Sunshine.”

The featured soloist is Kevin Friermood of Lafontaine, a senior music major who will play euphonium on “Melody Shop,” said Director Scott Humphries, assistant professor of music.

The concert is free for Manchester students, faculty and staff. It is $5 for others.