Wind Symphony to conclude month with concert

  • 2019-01-26
The Utah Wind Symphony has scheduled two ‘Masterworks’ concerts. The first is taking place next week, and the second in several months.

The concerts combine pieces traditionally written for wind ensembles with works that are new to the genre. The concerts give the orchestra members a chance to present a type of music that may be new to the public.

The Utah Wind Symphony (UWS) is different from all other groups now performing in the state. As its name implies, a wind symphony is comprised mostly of wind instruments; the earliest wind bands developed around the time of the American Revolution. UWS features both wind and percussion instruments, and reflects the long American tradition of this type of ensemble. Information like this can enhance an event, so organizers might use flyer printing to create informative handouts.

The UWS was founded by a school band director and a graduate student from the University of Utah, and has grown to include faculty members from three Utah universities, music teachers, and professional musicians. The musicians' backgrounds include education at Julliard, BYU, Utah State, the Manhattan School of Music, the University of Utah, and Weber State.

The first concert is set for Monday, January 28, and will take place at the Cottonwood Heights Theatre, beginning at 7.30 pm. The theater is on the campus of the Butler Middle School, with tickets priced at $12 for adults, and $7 for seniors and students. The second concert will be in April.