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Wind Symphony

Dr. Scott C. Tobias, Conductor

The WVU Wind Symphony is comprised of approximately 50 of the finest wind and percussion students at West Virginia University. Performing literature of the highest caliber, the Wind Symphony presents three concerts each semester at local, regional, and national venues. Auditions are required for membership and are held at the beginning of each semester. Auditions are open to any West Virginia University student regardless of major.

Course Number: MUSC 300
Rehearsals: Tuesday and Thursday (10:30 am - 12:45 pm)

Auditions Past Repertoire

Upcoming Wind Symphony Concerts

Concert Poster - Globe

"Around the World"

February 13, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre
Canady Creative Arts Center

The WVU Wind Symphony presents a program of works from Spain, Australia, France, Puerto Rico, and other locations.  The North Hills High School Wind Ensemble opens the concert.


Program: 
Fanfare for the Common Man
Downey Overture
Colonial Song 
Marche Militaire Francaise
To Sacred Summits
La Chancla

Poster - Dawson

Graduate Conducting Recital - Dawson

March 12, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre
Canady Creative Arts Center

MM Conducting student Sarah Dawson leads the Wind Symphony in a program of works by Bernstein, Flagello, Elgar, Svanoe, and others


Program: 
Bravado
Vanity Fair
Nimrod 
Marche des Parachutistes Belges
Steampunk Suite
Make Our Garden Grow

April 28 poster

"Be Our Guests!"

April 28, 2026
7:30 p.m.
 Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre
Canady Creative Arts Center
 
The WVU Wind Symphony closes out the year welcoming trombone soloist Hakeem Bilal and composer Robert Traugh for a world premiere of a new concerto for trombone and wind ensemble.  Also, joining the Wind Symphony will be the Thomas Jefferson High School Honors Band from Jefferson Hills, PA.


Program:
Zoom - Scott Boerma
Jupiter - Gustav Holst
Amor de mi alma - Randall Stroope / Umar
Abandoned Structures - Robert Trough
La Boutique Fantasque - Rossini / Respighi
The Melody Shop - Karl King