Andrews University Wind Symphony Spring Concert

Tunes From Around the World

Andrews University Wind Symphony presents a concert of tunes that represent various regions of the world. We begin with a march by a contemporary American composer and then musically travel to Australia, England, Jamaica, China, Peru and finally the Scottish Highlands. This concert will feature two student conductors, as well as a world premier. Join us for a wonderful evening of musical travel on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 8:30 pm at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.

Important Note:  We will not be selling tickets on Saturday evening until sundown at  8:26 pm.  Plan to buy your tickets NOW online or by calling the box office (269-471-3560) so you will not miss the first 5 minutes of the concert.  See you there!!

Repertoire

March Grande Dame - Mark Grauer

Ye Banks and Braes O’Bonnie Doon - Percy Grainger

First Suite in Eb - Gustav Holst

     I. Chaccone
     II. Intermezzo
     III. March

Viva Musica! - Alfred Reed

Intermission

Jamaican Rumba - Benjamin/arr. Lang
     Earlon Cornwall, Graduate Student Conductor

Chinese Folk Suite - Barker

     I. Lion’s Dance
     II. Happy Bird Sings in Willow Tree
     V. Warriors of Xian

Rapsodia Peruana - Luis Enrique Vargas Guevara
     World Premier
     Nehemias, Graduate Student Conductor

Celtic Farewell - Michael Sweeney