SUU Wind Symphony performs Bernstein, Ticheli, and more

SUU Wind Symphony performs Bernstein, Ticheli, and more

By Ashley H Pollock

The SUU Wind Symphony will perform Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Center Theater.

“The concert will consist of several high-energy works which feature strengths in every section in this year’s group,” said Dr. Adam Lambert, director of the Wind Symphony at SUU. “The program is a bit eclectic with pieces such as ‘Wild Nights’ by Frank Ticheli and ‘Esprit de Corps’ written for the United States Marine Band (President’s Own). The concert also features a tribute to the conductor and composer, Leonard Bernstein (his 100th birthday is celebrated this year) with his piece, ‘Overture to Candide.’ A recent work titled ‘Saturn Returns’ by Michael Markowski is a beautiful piece with some fun and unusual percussion moments and some thick, beautiful chords by the winds. It will be a great highlight in the concert.”

The SUU Wind Symphony is an auditioned ensemble made up of the top wind and percussion students at SUU. The ensemble is committed to the performance of the highest quality contemporary and traditional works in the wind band repertoire. Innovative concerts, adventurous programming, and high-level musicmaking are the hallmarks of this select ensemble.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth. SUU faculty, staff, and students are free with a valid ID card. Faculty and staff IDs are allowed one guest. Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the concert or online at suu.edu/pva.

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