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

"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

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

Graduate Conducting Recital - Brewer

April 9, 2026

7:30 p.m.

WV National Guard Armory - 249th Army Band Facility

DMA Conducting student Eric Brewer leads the Wind Symphony in a program of works by Balmages, Giroux, Copley, Holst, and others

Program:

Fanfare Forza

Ye Banks & Braes O’ Bonnie Doon

Serenade for Wind Nonet

The Moon in Her Eyes

Hammersmith

Olympia Hippodrome