Past Events

National-renowned percussionists Cameron Leach will join Matthew Salvaggio and the Euclid Symphony Orchestra to play Séjourné's Concerto for Marimba and Strings. Also featured on the concert will be David Maslanka's World Music, an arrangement of Dykes' Eternal Father, Strong to Save, and the Elegie from Sibelius' King Christian II Suite.

13th concert in memory of AGOSTINO FELAPPI Orchestra Fiati di Valle Camonica, Denis Salvini - conductor  

East Central University Symphony Band directed by Dr. Jace Vickers Wind Ensemble directed by Dr. Nicholaus Meyers Guest Conductor and ECU Alumni Dr. Ed Huckeby ECU Concerto Competition Winner Anthony Smith, alto saxophone   Wednesday December 4th, 2019 Ataloa Theatre on the campus of East Central University Free Admission     Symphony Band Adeste Fidelis March                                                                      Henry Crosby Greensleeves                                                                                    arr. Claude T. Smith March and Chorus                                                                           G. F. Handel arr. R. F. Goldman   Wind Ensemble Esprit de Corps                                                                                  Robert Jager Wexford Reverie                                                                             James Curnow Heroic Sketches                                                                                                Ed Huckeby Dr. Ed Huckeby, guest conductor Aeolian Song                                                                                      Warren Benson Anthony Smith, alto saxophone Give Us This Day                                                                               David Maslanka

Vienna-based orchestra "Akademische Bläserphilharmonie Wien" and its conductor Andreas Simbeni aim to perform high-quality, remarkable original compositions for symphonic wind orchestra. It regularly performs in Vienna's renowned concert halls, i.e. the Musikverein Wien or Konzerthaus Wien. In 2019 the orchestra celebrates its 25th anniversary on 15th December in the great hall of Musikverein Wien, also named the "Golden Hall" because of its opulent decor and colour scheme. At the concert the Akademische Bläserphilharmonie Wien performs David Maslanka's "Traveler", Michael Mikulka's "Concerto for Trumpet" with famous soloist Thomas Gansch, as well as Alex Poelman's Symphony No 2 "The Odyssey" with large choir.

Musical and Artistic Director Matthew Salvaggio leads the University Heights Symphonic Band in a season-long celebration in honor of the band's 50th year. This program will feature Tony Manfredonia's On the Threshold of Spring, Frank Ticheli's An American Elegy, Morten Lauridsen's O Magnum Mysterium, and David Maslanka's Give Us This Day.

Performance of David Maslanka’s ‘Concerto for Saxophone Quartet and Wind Ensemble’ (2012) by Kebyart Ensemble (saxophone quartet) and Barcelona Symphonic Band, conducted by José Rafael Pascual-Vilaplana. The concert also includes two more pieces by Maslanka for wind ensemble: ‘Mother Earth’ (2003) and ‘Give Us This Day’ (2006). The BMB has invited, on this occasion, the prominent Catalan saxophone quartet Kebyart Ensemble, recently named ECHO Rising Stars artist and which is quickly becoming one of the most interesting chamber ensembles on the international scene.

The Orchestre d'Harmonie Fribourgeois (Fribourg Wind Orchestra, Switzerland) has the chance to perform, in a series of two concerts around American composers, David Maslanka's symphony no. 8

Join the Middle Tennessee State University Wind Ensemble, led by Dr. Reed Thomas, as they perform David Maslanka's Symphony No. 9. Visit the MTSU School of Music website to access the live stream of this concert.

Join the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band - the official band of San Francisco - for their "Passions and Pastimes" concert on Saturday, September 30 at 5 pm. They'll be performing David's Rollo Takes a Walk as part of this program. From the SFLGFB: Everyone has pastimes they are passionate about. This includes musical composers! This “Passions & Pastimes” community concert features music that explores everything from bicycle riding to baseball to magic to dancing, singing, hiking, and more! These myriad activities also reflect the passions of San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band musicians. While they all share a common vision – promoting the visibility of LGBTQ+ communities, and with our allies, fostering understanding among diverse communities through public performance – the Band’s membership reflects a wide range of identities that intersect in unique ways with their passionate pastimes. Under the baton of Artistic Director Pete Nowlen, you will learn more about these pastimes as you enjoy an entertaining collection of music written by composers shown below. “The Miragecaster” by Mattea Williams (the SFLGFB’s Composer-In-Residence) is a West Coast Premiere. This concert includes: Uranus The Magician from The Planets (Gustav Holst) Symphonic Songs for Band (Robert Russell Bennett) Sing! (Lee Jinjun) Rollo Takes a Walk (David Maslanka) Mary Shelley Meets Frankenstein (Erika Svanoe) Star Ship (Yukiko Nishimura) Pastime: A Salute to Baseball (Jack Stamp) The Bicycle Shoppe (Lisa deSpain) The Miragecaster (from composer-in-residence Mattea Williams) The National Game (John Philip Sousa)

Join the Arkansas Tech University Symphonic Wind Ensemble for their concert, which will include David's A Child's Garden of Dreams. This work will be accompanied by a consortium premier of a video by Ion Media.

Join the Los Angeles Symphonic Winds for their War & Peace concert, featuring David's Hymn for World Peace.

From the Missoula Chamber Music Collective: The Missoula Chamber Music Collective strives to feature musicians from our community. There is no better way to kick off the season than with the feature of Songbook, by David Maslanka. Maslanka lived in Missoula for the last 27 years of his life and became a well known member of our community. His works for winds and band are especially well known. A more intimate duo setting, Songbook uses only alto saxophone and marimba. To continue in the theme of songs, Andrew Beall's Song of 'Almah sets the text of the Song of Solomon to music for soprano and marimba. Brad Mehldau is known for his Grammy-winning piano trio, but he also collaborates with the best singers, writing original songs for Renee Fleming, Anne Sophie von Otter and Ian Bostridge. We will share one selection from his setting of Rainier Maria Rilke's Book of Hours. Finally, in Come Down Heavy, Evan Chambers transforms well-known American folksongs into a thrilling piece for violin, saxophone and piano.

Join the Flathead Valley Community Band for two free concerts in early November. They'll be performing a number of works, including "Procession of the Academics" by David Maslanka. The first concert will be held Nov. 1, in the Glacier High School Auditorium, 375 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell, MT. The second concert is set for Nov. 8 in the Whitefish Performing Arts Center, 127 Spokane Ave, Whitefish, MT.

Join the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Wind Ensemble for their Nov. 1 concert. They'll be performing David's work California.

The Savannah Winds present their fall concert featuring David's "Give Us This Day." John Madden, Guest Conductor

Join the Eastman Wind Orchestra in a shared concert with ECMS Music Educators Wind Ensemble for their upcoming concert, which includes David's work Tears.

Join the Flathead Valley Community Band for two free concerts in early November. They'll be performing a number of works, including "Procession of the Academics" by David Maslanka. The first concert will be held Nov. 1, in the Glacier High School Auditorium, 375 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell, MT. The second concert is set for Nov. 8 in the Whitefish Performing Arts Center, 127 Spokane Ave, Whitefish, MT.

The Fond du Lac Symphonic Band will present their 47th annual Cathedral Concert at 3 p.m. on Nov. 12. They will perform David's Heart Songs, which is a piece in three movements influenced by the chorales of J.S. Bach. The band is directed by Dr. Evan Chancellor with associate conductor Jill Wagner.

Join the SUNY Fredonia Wind Ensemble under the direction of Paula Holcomb for their final fall semester concert in King Concert Hall on Wednesday, November 15, at 8 PM EST. They'll be performing David's work A Child's Garden of Dreams.

Join the Pittsburg State University Wind Ensemble for their final concert of the semester, featuring California by David Maslanka.

From Lancaster Online: Join The College of Wooster's bands for "An American Child," an immersive program of music and poetry that explores the experience of how growing up in the United States has evolved over the past century. The concert will feature two featured student artists, soprano Anya Smith ’24 and speaker Cam Love ’25, who will present selected poetry by Maya Angelou, Amanda Gorman, and Dudley Randall. The concert will include the music of David Maslanka, Eric Whitacre, Kimberly Archer, Evan Williams, Adolphus Hailstork, and John Corigliano. Directed by Jeffrey D. Gershman, the band is the premier wind ensemble at the College and has entertained audiences nationwide during its annual spring tour since 1976. Rooted in a deep belief in the importance of inclusive programming, Scot Symphonic Band performances draw both from the cornerstones of the wind literature and the finest contemporary works. The ensemble’s distinctive uniforms, which consist of kilts with hand-sewn pleats made from the College’s MacLeod tartan plaid, represent Wooster’s Scottish Presbyterian heritage. Gershman is in his second year as the Director of Bands at Wooster. He also serves as the director of the Wooster Concert Band, assistant director of the Scot Marching Band, and teaches courses in conducting and music education. He previously served on the faculties at Capital University, Indiana University, and Texas A&M University-Commerce. Gershman holds a Bachelor of Music Education and the first Master of Music in Wind Conducting degree conferred by the Indiana University. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts [...]

Join the Bacchus Saxophone Quartet for a concert on Sunday, March 24. The Bacchus Saxophone Quartet consists of saxophonists Daniel and Marilee Blumenthal with SUNY Oswego music faculty members Steve Defren and Trevor Jorgensen. They will perform Alexander Glazunov’s “Quartett,” Astor Piazzolla’s “Histoire Du Tango,” Gordon Jacob’s “Saxophone Quartet” and a movement from David Maslanka’s “Mountain Roads."