SF State Wind Ensemble

Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 5:00 pm
The SF State Wind Ensemble is comprised of about 65 musicians, including students, faculty, staff and community members. Conducted by Martin Seggelke. Guest appearance by the Peter Johansen High School Band. Suggested donation: $10 general, $5 students. Proceeds benefit Bay Area Women Against Rape.
Location: 
Creative Arts Building, Knuth Hall
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Website: 
School of Music and Dance
Sponsor: 
School of Music and Dance
Contact: 
SF State Box Office
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Phone: 
415-338-2467
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While offering performers opportunities to expand their technical, intellectual and musical horizons, the SF State Wind Ensemble intends to broaden performance and teaching skills by cultivating an interest in wind music as an integral part of the American music scene. Wind Ensemble alumni perform all across the globe, and hold teaching positions or leadership roles in their respective major areas of concentration throughout the U.S.

Wind Ensemble performances feature new compositions for wind band in addition to works from the core wind literature. The ensemble is dedicated to presenting an exciting variety of challenging repertoire from all musical periods, cultures and styles. The ensemble commissions new music, presents world premieres and collaborates with renowned guest artists.

Program

  • Franz von Suppe: Morning, Noon, and Night in Vienna
  • Nolan Stolz: Golden State Romp (world premiere)
  • Brad Hart: Dreams Haunt Me (world premiere)
  • Mark Narins: The Golden Finde

Press coverage

Golden Gate Xpress, March 29, 2014

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