Andrews University Wind Symphony in Concert

Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Howard Performing Arts Center

The Andrews University Wind Symphony fall concert takes place Saturday, Oct. 13 (Photo by Shiekainah Decano, University Communication photographer)

The Andrews University Wind Symphony will present its fall concert on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 8 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center.

“Americana” is the theme for this first concert of the 2018–2019 Andrews University Wind Symphony season. It features a variety of American band music, ranging from familiar classics like Carmen Dragon’s arrangement of “America the Beautiful” and Aaron Copland’s “Variations on a Shaker Melody” from “Appalachian Spring” to new gems like Frank Ticheli’s introspective “An American Elegy” and the Star-Spangled Banner-inspired “Early Light” by Carolyn Bremer. Come enjoy this evening of American favorites!

Conducted by Byron Graves, the Andrews University Wind Symphony maintains a significant travel schedule throughout the Great Lakes area and seeks to provide high-quality music programs and concerts representative of Adventist education and Andrews University. The Wind Symphony has performed in England, France, Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Canada and throughout the United States.

Tickets can be purchased at howard.andrews.edu. Prices are $6 for general admission and $4 for students and seniors.