UW News

October 21, 2010

Wind Ensemble to perform chamber concert Oct. 24

Members of the UW Wind Ensemble will perform at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, in Brechemin Auditorium.


Members of the ensemble will perform Symphonies of Wind Instruments by Igor Stravinsky, Divertimento for Brass and Percussion, by Karel Husa; Andante et Scherzo, by Eugene Bozza; Kalabash, by Nigel Westlake; and Scratchband, by John Adams.


The Husa piece will be conducted by Erin Bodnar, a first-year student in the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in instrumental conducting. The Adams piece will be conducted by Vu Nguyen, a graduate teaching assistant. The other will be conducted by Timothy Salzman, professor of music and director of the Wind Ensemble.


Tickets are $5, cash or check at the door. For more information, call 206-685-8384, or visit online at www.music.washington.edu.