Luke Ellard Asst. Prof. of Clarinet Feature

Concert Band

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.

Dr. Ryan Reynolds Bassoon School of Music Feature

Wind Ensemble

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.

Abigail Pack headshot

Symphonic Band

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.

Dr. Robert Young, saxophone

Wind Ensemble

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.

Symphonic Band: American Salute

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.

Symphonic Band

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.

Wind Ensemble

Student Artist Competition second prize winner Taylor Stirm and Spanish conductor Juan José Navarro join the Wind Ensemble for a program of works by faculty composer Mark Engebretson, Arnold Schoenberg, Scott McAllister, Amando Blanquer Ponsoda, Luis Serrano Alarcón, and Jaime Texidor.

Stephanie Ycaza

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band is joined by Dr. Stephanie Ycaza, UNCG professor or tuba and euphonium, for a program of works by Kevin Day, Ivette Herryman Rodríguez, Norman Dello Joio, Gala Flagello, Drew Bonner, and Dmitri Shostakovich.

Hub New Music

Wind Ensemble

The Wind Ensemble will be joined by contemporary music trailblazers Hub New Music and composer Gala Flagello. Currently based in Detroit, the ensemble’s name is inspired by its founding city of Boston’s reputation as a hub of innovation.