Music director finalist Wesley Schulz opens our season with an American celebration– from spirituals to Hollywood– exploring music that captures the American sound. Omar Thomas’ Come Sunday opens the concert as a two-movement tribute to the Hammond organ’s central role in Black worship services. The composer writes, “the first movement, Testimony, [blends] Bach, blues, jazz, and R&B” into a sound that feels both structured and deeply expressive, while the second, Shout!, builds into a virtuosic and celebratory release, driven by rhythmic intensity and moments of unrestrained joy.

MasterWorks I: Dvořák’s New World Symphony

Zimmermann Symphony Center

Landmarks celebrates America 250 and Boston’s rich and diverse musical heritage with a program featuring Bernstein’s beloved Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, William Grant Still’s multi-faceted portrait of America in his Symphony No. 4, and several sparkling miniatures by Leroy Anderson. Partners include Marcus Santos and his Grooversity Brazilian drumming ensemble, members of Berklee’s Reverence Gospel Ensemble, and Everyone250.

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Best of Boston

Hatch Memorial Shell

Wind Symphony

Music Building and Recital Hall

Join music director candidate Ian Passmore and the Great Falls Symphonic Choir for an evening of powerful and evocative music.

The Search Ian Passmore

Mansfield Theater

Join the UD Wind Ensemble for an evocative performance in partnership with student poets from the Department of English!

UD Wind Ensemble "When Silence Speaks"

Roselle Center for the Arts

Wind Ensemble – Nick Hinman, conductor (Doctoral Recital)

Auer Hall

The Symphonic Band’s second winter-quarter concert features five contemporary voices who are adding fresh perspectives to the wind band medium. Adam Schoenberg conceived his two-movement work Rise as a piece that could bookend an entire program, and the ensemble will honor this vision by separating the two movements. Omar Thomas’s setting of the well-known folk song “Shenandoah” is, in the words of the composer, “mysterious, somewhat ominous, constantly introspective, and deeply soulful.” Kevin Charoensri’s Rising Light is a powerful statement about anti-Asian hate and represents his non-apologetic celebration of the bicultural identity of Asian Americans. Kevin Day’s energetic Shimmering Sunshine opens the second half of the program, followed by Ryan George’s An Gé Fhiáin (The Wild Goose), a celebration of the Celtic people and their belief that the Holy Spirit was represented by this wild, untamed bird.

Symphonic Band

Northwestern University

Voices Of America: Come Sunday

Sandler Center for the Performing Arts

Celebrate the mixed tapestry of 20th-century American music with a stunning concert featuring works by Gershwin, Bernstein, and John Carter woven alongside the rich contributions of Black composers: Quenton Blache, Regina Harris Baiocchi, Nkeiru Okoye, Omar Thomas, and James Lee III. This program shines with the brilliance of Met Opera star and internationally acclaimed soprano Angela Brown, whose powerful voice and artistry bring these timeless pieces to life. 

American Song

King Street corner of the Capitol Square

Representing a variety of majors across campus, the University Band is joined by the Maryland Community Band for a concert of traditional and contemporary wind band music in a performance perfect for all ages. Repertoire will be announced closer to the concert.

Community & University Band Concert

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

You won’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime performance of Rhapsody in Blue, with local Jazz virtuoso Theron Brown at E.J. Thomas Hall, joined by members of the Gospel Meets Symphony Choir. Come see Gershwin’s acclaimed piano masterpiece and celebrate 100 years of Rhapsody In Blue with the Akron Symphony Orchestra.

Rhapsody In Blue with Theron Brown

The University of Akron

Dancing in September! Join us for a sensational season premiere showcasing the rich tapestry of cultural diversity in music. The title “Reflect, Renew, Reimagine” is not just a nod to sustainability and progress, but also an invitation to celebrate a more inclusive and sustainable world.

Reflect, Renew, Reimagine

Central Presbyterian Church Denver

Sculpture Park

ISU welcomes alumni members of the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, and Symphonic Band back to campus for a weekend of music-making!

School of Music Alumni Concert Band Performance

Illinois State University

Student and Senior Discount Tickets Available at the Box Office


The University of Texas Wind Ensemble 50th Anniversary Celebration

Carnegie Hall

When purchasing a ticket to a Clayes Performing Arts Center event, you agree to adhere to all COVID-19 safety entry requirements in effect at the time of the event.

University Wind Symphony

California State University, Fullerton

Join us for the UMD Wind Orchestra’s season finale concert! This program will feature an exciting assortment of pieces that are sure to make this performance a memorable close to the 2023-24 academic year!

UMD Wind Orchestra Season Finale Concert • IN-PERSON

The Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble utilizes a flexible instrumentation of winds, brass, and percussion to perform repertoire from standard concert band works to contemporary compositions of various instrumental combinations. 

Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble

Schenley Farms Historic District

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the highly acclaimed singer and actress Renée Elise Goldsberry at "An Evening With Renée Elise Goldsberry," presented by the Piedmont Wind Symphony. This special event will take place on Saturday, January 27, at 7:30 PM at Wait Chapel, located on the scenic campus of Wake Forest University.

Renée Elise Goldsberry, celebrated for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the Broadway phenomenon "Hamilton," will grace the stage with her extraordinary voice, performing a fantastic array of movie and Broadway favorites. Audiences can look forward to a diverse selection of performances, including a medley from "Rent," the soul-stirring "Bridge Over Troubled Water," the uplifting "You’ll Never Walk Alone," and beloved "Hamilton" hits such as "It’s Quiet Uptown," "Schuyler Sisters," and "Satisfied." Additionally, the Piedmont Wind Symphony will reprise Omar Thomas’ "Come Sunday," under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Mark A. Norman.

This event promises to be a night of spectacular music and storytelling, showcasing Renée Elise Goldsberry's incredible talent alongside the accomplished Piedmont Wind Symphony. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic live at Wait Chapel, Wake Forest University, located at 1834 Wake Forest Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27109.

Tickets are available now. Secure your seat for an evening of unforgettable performances and musical excellence.

An Evening With Renee Elise Goldsberry

Wait Chapel

Claudia Shassberger is a junior tuba player currently studying at the Carnegie Mellon School of Music under the guidance of Craig Knox, Principal Tuba of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Passionate about the tuba, Claudia aims to break traditional stereotypes and showcase the instrument's versatility beyond its perceived "oom pah" role. She is an accomplished orchestral, chamber, and solo tuba player who aspires to establish a career as a soloist. Claudia has played in numerous pit orchestras and recently contributed to a production of "Ragtime" in Interlochen, Michigan. Additionally, she has performed with the Between the Lakes Brass Quintet. Claudia has performed in renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall and the New World Center. Committed to advocating for female and underrepresented musicians, Claudia aims to collaborate with and establish organizations that support female brass players. She hopes to inspire the next generation of female tuba players. During her free time, she enjoys baking and taking walks with her dog, Angus.

Student Recital: Claudia Shassberger

Carnegie Mellon University

The Carnegie Mellon Brass Spectacular will feature works by Altenburg, Bohme, Dahl, Dukas, Ewazen, Lutoslawski, Ravel, and more. The concert will also feature many groups, from smaller groups to large ensembles, which will contain both Carnegie Mellon students and members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Carnegie Mellon Brass Spectacular

East Liberty Presbyterian Church

Akropolis Reed

LowDown

Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Michael Parker’s inaugural performance as the conductor of Concert Band features a range of music by American composers. With works both honoring the past and savoring the present, the program continues the Northwestern Bands centennial celebration.

Concert Band

We continue the season with Dancing Across America, conducted by Wesley Schulz, a program celebrating the irresistible connection between music and movement. From the soulful inspiration of Come Sunday by Thomas to the jazz-infused streetscapes of An American in Paris by Gershwin, this program highlights the rhythms and traditions that have shaped American musical life. The orchestra also brings to life the iconic dances of West Side Story by Bernstein, whose vibrant score blends jazz, Latin rhythms, and Broadway energy. The evening concludes with the fiery melodies and irresistible pulse of Danzón No. 2 by Márquez, bringing this electrifying celebration of dance to a thrilling close.

Omar Thomas

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 15, 2026

Concert Band · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Mar 13, 2027

Dancing Across America · Lima Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Sep 26, 2026

MasterWorks I: Dvořák’s New World Symphony · Canton Symphony Orchestra

Jul 22, 2026

Best of Boston · Boston Landmarks Orchestra

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