Wind Philharmonic
The Wind Philharmonic is dedicated to the highest standards of performance of music from the wind band repertoire. The ensemble has performed six times as an honor ensemble at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Music Educators Association convention and has been featured at the College Band Directors National Association regional convention. Under the direction of Dr. Matthew Mailman for the past 28 seasons, the Wind Philharmonic presents eight performances annually. The group has worked with composers including Michael Daugherty, Karel Husa, Frank Ticheli, Edward Knight, Martin Mailman, Ron Nelson, Roger Cichy, Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, and Joseph Schwantner.
The Wind Philharmonic is primarily composed of Bass School of Music majors, non-majors, and is open to all Â鶹´«Ã½ students by audition.
Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble is Â鶹´«Ã½ City University’s elite wind band comprised of student musicians from across campus who have demonstrated the highest level of musicianship and commitment to excellence. The Wind Ensemble made its debut in 2019 and has offered performances of works by composers such as Aaron Copland, Michael Daugherty, Joseph Schwantner, Ron Nelson, and Paul Dooley. The Wind Ensemble performs four concerts during each academic year featuring a number of challenging new works for wind band in addition to many works that are considered to be at the core of wind literature.
The Wind Ensemble is comprised of the Bass School of Music's top undergraduate and graduate music majors but is open to all Â鶹´«Ã½ students by audition.
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Ensemble Placement Auditions
Â鶹´«Ã½ Major Ensembles (Orchestra, Wind Bands, Choirs, Jazz) are open to music majors and non-major students alike.Â
Ensemble placement is dependent upon the results of ensemble placement auditions, which occur each semester in August and January. Please visit the Ensemble Placement page for more info or contact the Performance Manager, Francisco Venegas ([email protected]).
2024–2025 Concert Season
Symphony Orchestra & Wind Ensemble Concert
Wind Ensemble Repertoire
- Finish Line, Cindy McTee (1953-)
- Suite from the Ballet "Pineapple Poll", Sir Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900)
Symphony Orchestra Repertoire
- Prometheus Overture, Ludwig van Beethoven (1700-1827)
- Adoration, Florence Price (1887-1953)
- The Firebird Suite, Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
7:30 p.m. Sept. 12, 2024, Petree Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to all!
Wind Philharmonic & Ad Astra Treble Chorus Concert
- The Sinfonians, Clifton Williams (1923-1976)
- Hold This Boy and Listen, Carter Pann (1972-)
- Symphonic Episodes, Brian Balmages (1975-)
- "Country Band" March, Charles Ives (1874-1954) transcribed by James B. Sinclair
7:30 p.m. Oct. 1, 2024, Petree Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to all!
Wind Philharmonic & Wind Ensemble Concert
Wind Philharmonic Repertoire
- Amor Fati, Michael Markowski (1986-)
- Sheltering Sky, John Mackey (1973-)
- Big City Lights, Marie A. Douglas (1987)
Wind Ensemble Repertoire - Featuring guest composer-in-residence Catherine Likhuta
- Sure-fire, Catherine Likhuta (1981-) featuring Dr. Kate Pritchett, horn
- Bury and Rise, Catherine Likhuta (1981-)
- Medieval Suite, Ron Nelson (1929-2023) In loving memory of Ron Nelson
7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, 2024, OCCC Performing Arts Center. Admission is free and open to all!
Symphony Orchestra & Wind Ensemble Concert
Wind Ensemble Repertoire
- Spices, Perfumes, and Toxins!, Avner Doroman (1975-) featuring concerto competition winners Michael Corts & Natalie Di Tommasso, percussion
- Divertimento for Symphonic Band, Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)
Symphony Orchestra Repertoire
- Piano Concerto No. 2 - Movement 1, Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) featuring concerto competition winner Margaret Smith, piano
- Trumpet Concerto - Movement 1, Edward Gregson (1945-) featuring concerto competition winner Gabe Carter, trumpet
- La Mer, Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
7:30 p.m. Jan. 30, 2025, Petree Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to all!
Wind Philharmonic & University Chorale Concert
- A Realm of Possibilities, Adrian B. Sims (2000-)
- Lux Aurumque, Eric Whitacre (1970-)
- Armenian Dances - Part I, Alfred Reed (1921-2005)
7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, 2025, Petree Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to all!
Wind Philharmonic & Wind Ensemble Concert
Wind Philharmonic Repertoire
- Ride, Samuel Hazo (1966-)
- Forty-Eight Colors of the Full Moon, Roshanne Etezady (1973-)
- Colonial Song, Percy Aldridge Grainger (1882-1963) Edited by R. Mark Rogers
- "The Gum-suckers" March, Percy Aldridge Grainger (1882-1963) Edited by R. Mark Rogers
Wind Ensemble Repertoire
- Concerto for Alto Saxophone in E-flat Major, Op. 109, Alexander Glazunov (1865-1936) Transcribed by Jos Dobbelstein, featuring Dr. Joshua Heaney
- Symphony No. 4, Jim Stephenson (1969-)
Combined Repertoire
- Passacaglia in Primary Colors, Michael Daugherty (1954-)
7:30 p.m. April 1, 2025, OCCC Performing Arts Center. Admission is free and open to all!
