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 (9:00-10:50 a.m.)

Auditions Past Repertoire

Upcoming Wind Symphony Concerts

"A Tribute to Don Wilcox"

September 8, 2024

2:00 p.m.

Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre

Canady Creative Arts Center

The WVU Wind Symphony begins the year with a tribute to Director of Bands Emeritus Don Wilcox (1936-2024).

Program:

TBA

"Nature Songs"

October 8, 2024

7:30 p.m.

Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre

Canady Creative Arts Center

The WVU Wind Symphony shares a program of works inspired by elements of the natural world.

Program:

Shimmering Sunshine - Kevin Day

Firefly - Ryan George

Moth - Viet Cuong

Only Light - Aaron Perrine

Into the Blue - Joshua Hobbs

"Classics"

November 19, 2024

7:30 p.m.

Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre

Canady Creative Arts Center

The WVU Wind Symphony presents a program of noted works that have become a staple of the repertoire.

*This concert is part of the College of Creative Arts and Media Curiosity Series. Tickets required.

Program:

Overture to Candide - Leonard Bernstein / Grundman
She Walks Through the Fair - Luigi Zaninelli

Canzona - Peter Mennin
Symphony No. 4 - David Maslanka