Music is in the air.

Join the Indiana Wind Symphony for Independence Day celebrations at CarmelFest 2025. The Gazebo stage will be the July 3 evening concert venue, where you can sit back and enjoy the melodic tunes beneath a beautiful summer sky. Remember to bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a comfortable outdoor experience. This festival is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Independence Day while indulging in the beauty of music with your family and friends! This concert is free to attend, no tickets required.

 Gather with the IWS for an evening of captivating music at the Franklin Symphonic Council's Summer Concert Series. This special event will occur in the Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, where you can indulge in a delightful musical concert. The concert is free to attend, no tickets required. This concert is free to attend, no tickets required.

“Our Beautiful World” concert will showcase a repertoire that celebrates various cultures, the beauty of our world, the majesty of the Earth, and the gift of music. This concert features the original motion picture soundtrack of the Universal Pictures film "The Sugarland Express," a collaboration between Steven Spielberg and John Williams. Since 1974, Williams has composed soundtracks for nearly all of Spielberg's films, including many of Hollywood's most beloved titles. Although "The Sugarland Express" was modestly successful and little-known today, the score contains musical gems. Originally written for harmonica, this version spotlights the solo flute, performed by our flute soloist, Carl Butler, Principal Flutist with the Indiana Wind Symphony.

The German composer Franz Wüllner first introduced "Serenade" in 1882. That same year, conductor Richard Strauss showcased the orchestral work in a Dresden performance, attracting the attention of renowned conductor Hans von Bülow, who played a role in advancing Strauss’s career. While “Serenade” has a classical formal structure, its melodic content hints at vibrant themes rich with passion and lyricism, which Strauss explores in his later works. The Indiana Wind Symphony’s concert featuring "Serenade" will include various chamber ensembles, focusing on pieces composed during the Romantic Period.