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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 (9:00-10:50 a.m.)

Auditions Past Repertoire

Upcoming Wind Symphony Concerts

Wind Symphony on Stage

"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: 
Shimmering Sunshine - Kevin Day
Husaria Cavalry Overture - Julie Giroux
Irish Tune from County Derry - Percy Grainger
The ABA March - Edwin Franko Goldman
Take Me Home, Country Roads - arr. Joshua Hobbs
Second Suite in F, Mvt. IV - Holst/Matthews

Wind Symphony on Stage

"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
Theme from "Schindler's List" - Williams / Moss
Moth - Viet Cuong
Only Light - Aaron Perrine
Into the Blue - Joshua Hobbs

Wind Symphony at Carnegie Hall

"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