This concert celebrates and honors those who have bravely served in the United States Armed Forces. The featured performer is Gil Hoffer, a retired trumpet player from Indianapolis who spent his career with the prestigious United States Army Band, known as "Pershing's Own."

Gil will showcase his extraordinary talent by performing two remarkable compositions: "Concerto for Trumpet," composed by Alexander Arutunian, and "With Malice Toward None" by the renowned John Williams. These stirring pieces, along with music from the iconic Lincoln film, promise an extraordinary musical experience.

Get ready to experience an enchanting evening of chamber music with the talented musicians of the Indiana Wind Symphony. Listen as they perform Dr. Gordon Jacob's "Old Wine in New Bottles" from 1959 - a folk-inspired chamber piece filled with charm, wit, and beauty - along with other tunes we know you’ll love.

Join us to celebrate the season's inaugural concert, led by Artistic Director Jay Gephart. The concert will signal a new era for the Indiana Wind Symphony. Guest tubist Patrick Sheridan will take center stage as a featured performer, adding his exceptional talent to this momentous occasion.

Gather with the IWS for an evening of captivating symphony music at the Franklin Symphonic Council's Summer Concert Series. This special event will occur at the Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, where you can indulge in a delightful musical concert.

This concert is free to attend with no tickets required.

Join the Indiana Wind Symphony for Independence Day celebrations at Carmelfest 2024. 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 with no tickets required.

Summer concerts are here! Our 2023-2024 season may be over, but our summer concerts are about to start, so get ready! Bring your lawn chairs, friends, and family and join us at our first summer concert at the beautiful Carmel Gazebo.

This concert is free to attend with no tickets required.

Join us for our season finale concert, a night of celebration and musical excellence. We are thrilled to introduce our new music director, Jay Gephart, and commemorate the Symphony's remarkable 27-year journey. This special evening will feature the talented vibraphonist Benjamin Blackketter, performing a vibraphone concerto by Nathan Daughtery. Additionally, the program includes two cherished classics: Suite Number One by Gustav Holst and the fourth movement of Ottorino Resphigi’s “Pines of Rome, Pines of the Appian Way.”

The prestigious James B. Calvert Outstanding Music Educator Award will also be presented during the concert.

Celebrate the arrival of spring with this festive concert, featuring a spirited march from 1924 by John Philip Sousa: “Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company” and “Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew” by James Curno. A highlight of the evening will be the premiere performance of “Vision,” a new composition by Nashville-based composer David Sartor, who will also be conducting his piece.

The concert will feature the talents of visiting composer Mark Wolfram with his piece "Vertical Planes," showcasing the skills of four soloists: Larry Purdue on horn, Brian Hoover on trumpet, Mike Villano on trombone, and Bill Schmidt on tuba. Additionally, works by two other esteemed composers, Norman Dello Joio and James Curnow, will be presented, adding depth and variety to the musical offerings.

We are also honored to welcome guest conductor Jay Gephart, who will lead the ensemble and is set to become our next music director. This concert promises to be a memorable celebration of spring and a showcase of musical mastery.

Experience an eclectic and captivating collection of performances at the Studio Theater. This memorable evening will feature Soprano Jessamyn Anderson's performance of Samuel Barber's "Knoxville: Summer of 1915.”

One hundred years ago, a concert titled “An Experiment in Modern Music” brought together musical greats such as John Philip Sousa, along with all of the music critics in New York. One work stood out and has since withstood the test of time: “Rhapsody in Blue.”

A century later on February 25, 2024, piano soloist Kelleen Strutz will perform the work at this concert. Other Gershwin favorites will include “Strike Up the Band,” “Swanee,” selections from “Porgy and Bess,” and “Prelude No. 2,” a little-known title but a recognizable melody. Plus, enjoy the premiere of “A Wave Returns to the Ocean” with composer Charles D. Norris in attendance.

Thank you, Carmel City Lifestyle, for sponsoring this performance of the Indiana Wind Symphony!

This cozy evening performance will get you in the holiday spirit with wind symphony renditions of beloved holiday favorites. Plus, enjoy a performance by soprano soloist Jessamyn Anderson, who will sing “O Holy Night.”

Enjoy a shorter, family-friendly holiday concert at the Palladium in the afternoon, featuring a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus to perform ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, as well as a special performance by soprano soloist Jessamyn Anderson, who will sing “Let it Go” from Frozen.

Thank you, Current Publishing, for sponsoring this performance of the Indiana Wind Symphony!

Continue the Halloween festivities with this concert on November 5 in the Palladium, featuring Aaron McMichael’s “Witch Hunt,” “Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath” from Symphonie Fantastique by Hector Berlioz, and other works.

At this intimate concert in the Studio Theater, hear “French Dances Revisited” by Adam Gorb, a work which the IWS helped commission in 2005. Then, enjoy "and the swallow" by Caroline Shaw and other works.

Celebrate our new season with this concert featuring piano soloist Sarah Loisch playing Camille Saint-Saëns “Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22” – a new transcription by our own member, Larry Purdue. Plus, experience an exciting new award-winning work, “Flying Jewels,” by James David, which is a brilliant musical description of hummingbirds in flight.