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 - Roses on Beach

"Aspects of the Heart"

February 14, 2025

7:30 p.m.

Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre

Canady Creative Arts Center

The WVU Wind Symphony presents a program of heart-filled works as part of the 44th Annual WVU Honor Bands Clinic.

Program:

Gloriana - Jay Bocook

Symphonic Dances from West Side Story - Bernstein

With Soul Serene - James David

The Fairest of the Fair - John Philip Sousa

Love and Light - Brian Balmages

O rose of May - Harrison Collins

Wind Symphony poster

Graduate Conducting Recital

March 4, 2025

7:30 p.m.

Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre

Canady Creative Arts Center

Graduate conducting major Mallory Williams takes the podium with the WVU Wind Symphony as she presents her final conducting recital.

Program:

Transcendent Journey - Rosano Galante

An American Elegy- Frank Ticheli

National Emblem - E. E. Bagley

AYO - Katahj Copley

With Heart and Voice - David Gillingham

Wind Symphony at Carnegie Hall

"Wine-Dark Sea"

April 29, 2025

7:30 p.m.

Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre

Canady Creative Arts Center

The WVU Wind Symphony closes the year with a performance of John Mackey's epic "Wine-Dark Sea." The WVU Symphonic Band opens the concert.

Program:

Fanfare "La Peri" - Paul Dukas

Wine-Dark Sea - John Mackey