Established by Congress in 1798, the United States Marine Band, “The President’s Own,” is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. For more than 225 years, the Marine Band has served the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps while captivating audiences with performances that reflect the excellence, tradition, and spirit of America.
The UNCG Wind Ensemble presents a program that celebrates creativity and imagination, featuring a world premiere by student composer Chance Gatewood and a concerto performance by flutist Joeli Schilling, third-prize winner of the School of Music Student Artist Competition. Works by Joel Puckett, Percy Grainger, and David Maslanka round out an evening of youthful energy and expressive depth.
Three-time Grammy Award®-winner John Scofield is a pioneering jazz guitarist and composer.
Experience the power, color, and imagination of the UNCG Wind Ensemble at the 36th Annual Carolina Band Festival and Conductors Conference. Featuring guest conductors and a UNCG faculty sextet, the program showcases works by Paul Dooley, Roger Dickerson, Shuying Li, Gabriela Ortiz, and John Mackey.
The UNCG Wind Ensemble welcomes acclaimed faculty soprano Lindsay Kesselman for a compelling program featuring works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Dennis Llinás, Roger Zare, and Florent Schmitt, along with the premiere of a new work by Gala Flagello.
Carmen Bradford is jazz royalty, a Count Basie Orchestra Family member, and Grammy Award® winner.
