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Wind Ensemble to Perform “American Visions�
Wind Ensemble

The Muskingum University Wind Ensemble presents its 2019 fall touring program, “American Visions,� to be performed on three dates. All performances are free and open to the public:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 6 (7 p.m.) at First United Presbyterian Church (1341 Juliana Street, Parkersburg, WV)
  • Thursday, Nov. 7 (7 p.m.) at St. Matthew United Methodist Church (120 E. Third St, Weston, WV)
  • Friday, Nov. 15 (7:30 p.m.) at Brown Chapel on Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­.

The eclectic program includes John Mackey’s “Sheltering Sky;� Percy Grainger’s “Lincolnshire Posy;� John Philip Sousa’s “The Golden Star;� “Footlifter March� by Cincinnati native Henry Fillmore; and “An American Elegy� by Frank Ticheli. Performing the program are a variety of ensembles, including small woodwind, brass, and percussion ensembles.

“The music featured in this performance highlights the great diversity of repertoire written for the concert band,� said Dr. David Turrill, director of bands and associate professor of Music at Muskingum University. “This challenging program will highlight the expertise of our ensemble.�

The Wind Ensemble at Muskingum University, located in Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­, is the University’s premiere instrumental ensemble and is comprised of students from all academic majors.

For additional information, contact the Department of Music at 740-826-8095.

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