The concert, featuring the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble, is at 7:30 p.m. in Ramsey Theatre.
The Wayne State College Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will honor heritage and childhood through expressive repertoire at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Ramsey Theatre, located in the Peterson Fine Arts Building on campus. The performance is free and open to the public.
The performance will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream, visit the Watch Live page.
A downloadable PDF of the concert program will be posted on the event page when it becomes available. The event page can be accessed from the Upcoming Livestream Events section on the Watch Live page.
The Symphonic Band pays tribute to American settlers in “The Pioneer’s Passage” by Robert Sheldon. Repertoire also includes the colorful seafaring melody “Sea Song Trilogy” by Anne McGinty and the rich cultural tapestry of “Norwegian Folk Song Suite” by Frank Erickson. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Michael Genslinger, assistant professor of music and assistant director of bands at Wayne State.
The Wind Ensemble presents “Children’s Voices” featuring repertoire cherishing the child in all of us. Selections include the whimsical “Children’s March” by Percy Grainger, the powerful “Watchman, Tell Us of the Night” by Mark Camphouse, and the charming “A Child’s Embrace” by Charles Rochester Young. The Wind Ensemble is conducted by Dr. Josh Calkin, professor of music and director of bands at Wayne State.
For more information, contact the Wayne State Department of Music at 402-375-7359.