The Concert Band presents a program of classic and contemporary repertoire, highlighted by a feature performance from clarinet soloist Cat Keen Hock. The concert includes music by Reena Esmail, Julie Giroux, Nathan Daugherty, Carlos Simon, Rossano Galante, and Carol Brittin Chambers, showcasing a wide range of musical voices.
The UNCG Concert Band presents a program of classic and contemporary repertoire featuring works from John Prescott, Richard Saucedo, William Owens, Nicole Piunno, and Gustav Holst.
The UNCG School of Music Student Artist Competition provides an annual forum for exceptional student performers to audition for the opportunity to appear in concert with the Symphony Orchestra or the Wind Ensemble. The competition final round is free and open to the public.
The Concert Band is joined by UNCG professor of clarinet Dr. Luke Ellard for a program of works by Nelhýbel, Specht, Blackshaw, Williams, Day, and Chance.
Patty Saunders, conductor Program
The UNCG Wind Ensemble, conducted by Jonathan Caldwell, presents a dynamic program featuring faculty bassoonist Ryan Reynolds. The concert includes music by Bach, Stravinsky, Goldman, Luke Ellard, and Omar Thomas, highlighting the ensemble’s range and artistic excellence.
The Symphonic Band is joined by Dr. Abigail Pack, professor of horn, in a program of works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Catherine Likhuta, and Théo Schmitt.
The 36th Annual Carolina Band Festival and Conductors Conference ∙ The Wind Ensemble presents a bright and energetic program featuring works by John Philip Sousa, Carolyn Bremer, Ingolf Dahl, Morton Gould, and Leonard Bernstein. The ensemble will be joined by Dr. Robert Young, professor of saxophone, along with festival guest clinicians Sarah McKoin, William L. Lake, Jr., and John R. Locke.
The Symphonic Band celebrates the richness and diversity of American musical voices with a program featuring works by American composers Morton Gould, Elena Specht, Charles Ives, Mary Lou Williams, and William Schuman.
The Symphonic Band is joined by Dr. Garrett Klein, professor of trumpet, and Spanish conductor Juan José Navarro for an eclectic program featuring the works of Oscar Navarro, Ulysses Kay, Philip Sparke, Manuel Martínez, and Percy Grainger.
