Wind Symphony Presents "A Symphonic Voyage"

On Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m.

The Wind Symphony concert will take place in the Howard Performing Arts Center. (Photo by Eben Espinosa)

On Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m., the Andrews University Wind Symphony will present its fall concert, “A Symphonic Voyage,” at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature a musical journey through diverse cultures and regions, with selections inspired by the American West, Europe, East Asia and the Middle East.

Under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, the Wind Symphony will open the program with Rossano Galante’s “Beyond the Horizon” and Kevin McKee’s “Under Western Skies,” featuring trumpet soloists Luke Mularczyk and Valeria Trevino. The first half will continue with Leroy Anderson’s “The Irish Washerwoman,” followed by Sonny Kompanek’s “Killer Tango” and Ron Nelson’s “Courtly Airs and Dances,” both performed by the Andrews Brass. The Jazz Ensemble will conclude the first half of the concert with Vernon Duke’s “April in Paris,” arranged by Rick Stitzel.

Following intermission, the program will feature John Williams’ “Olympic Fanfare,” arranged by James Curnow. The set will continue with Arturo Márquez’s “Danzon No. 2,” transcribed for wind symphony by Oliver Nickel, and John Barnes Chance’s “Variations on a Korean Folk Song.” Roland Barrett’s “Arabian Dances” will feature undergraduate student conductor Oscar Flores, before the concert concludes with John Philip Sousa’s patriotic march, “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” arranged by Keith Brion.

Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu. General admission tickets are $9.50, including fees. Students and seniors age 62 and older can purchase tickets for $6.50, including fees. Tickets for children younger than 5 are $1.50, including fees. Online student ticket purchases are limited to two per student ID.