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Finales and Fanfare
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.
A Concert in the Park
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.
Hometown Celebration
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.
Sharing the Gift of Music
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.
Springtime Celebration
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.
Eclectic Enchantment
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.”
Rhapsody in Blue: The Centennial
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!
Christmas Concert
Join us for a festive holiday concert in Mooresville, Indiana! We'll play a wide variety of holiday tunes sure to get you into the Christmas spirit. Reserve tickets through the Morgan County Community Concerts Association - no membership needed!
A Christmas Festival
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.”
Santa and Mrs. Claus
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!
Echoes of Halloween
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.
Reimagining Old Favorites
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.
Great Classics and Exciting New Sounds
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.
Franklin Symphonic Council
On Wednesday, July 26, at 7 p.m. come on out and enjoy the FREE 2023 summer concert series hosted by Franklin Symphonic Council. Enjoy music from famed film composer John Williams, as well as marches from three prominent Hoosier Composers. Flute soloist Carl Butler will also perform "Adagio" from Carmen, by Bizet. No tickets required.
CarmelFest
Join the IWS for a free concert at the Carmel Gazebo as part of CarmelFest. Enjoy patriotic tunes ahead of the fireworks show. No tickets required.
Music of Three Centuries
Join the Indiana Wind Symphony for a Side by Side concert, playing alongside high school players! Join us for this FREE outdoor concert at the Gazebo in Carmel!
Low Brass to the Fore
Witness the world premiere of a new work featuring two long-time Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra low brass artists, including tuba soloist Tony Kniffen, who will play trombonist James Beckel’s new concerto for tuba and concert band. To conclude the evening, celebrate the presentation of the James B. Calvert Outstanding Music Educator Award.
Hollywood Musical Magic
Experience the magic of Hollywood with music from blockbusters such as Titanic, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty and the Beast, Gone with the Wind and more. Plus, hear works from lesser-known films such as King’s Row and The Mission in this concert featuring works by composers such as Max Steiner, John Williams, Meredith Willson and Bernard Hermann.
Sound the Harp
Join us for an intimate evening in the Studio Theater at this show featuring harp soloist Melissa Gallant. Then, enjoy the premiere of a new arrangement of a classic opera duet, created by IWS member Dan McGlaun. The concert will also feature music from Maurice Ravel, Benjamin Britten and Stephen Sondheim.
A special feature of this concert will be the premiere performance of David Sartor's Scarab!- it is a work for harp with woodwind trio that honors an extremely large beetle that was discovered in a bassoon teacher's studio!
John Williams Festival
Join us at the John Williams Festival at The Palladium!
Join us for this salute to the greatest of America’s film music composers: John Williams. His heroic, lushly-scored works featuring endless memorable melodies will bring back the wonder from Star Wars, Jaws, the Indiana Jones series, Superman, and so many others.
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Enjoy a festive evening with the Indiana Wind Symphony. Soprano soloist Jessamyn Anderson will perform I’ll Be Home for Christmas, as well as the beloved O Holy Night. Familiar songs from Irving Berlin, The Carpenters and Leroy Anderson will brighten the winter evening.
Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit The Palladium
Get into the holiday spirit with this one-hour concert that’s perfect for the whole family. Enjoy a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and see Princess Elsa (portrayed by soprano soloist Jessamyn Anderson) perform the classic Let it Go from “Frozen.”
Pictures at an Exhibition
Experience one of the most beloved orchestral masterpieces: Pictures at an Exhibition. This rendition has been brilliantly scored for wind ensemble by Paul Lavender for the United States Marine Band. Additionally, enjoy a wonderful new work from Michael Daugherty – a 2019 song cycle based on the poetry of Emily Dickinson and Christina Rosetti, titled Songs from a Silent Land.
Jessamyn Anderson, alumna of Carmel High School and the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, will join the IWS as a featured soloist.
A Procession, a Festival & a Sinfonia
Enjoy incredible wind chamber music during this intimate show in the Studio Theater. Walter Hartley’s classic "Concerto for 23 Winds," Richard Wagner’s "Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral," and Mozart’s memorable rival Antonio Salieri’s "Music for a Temple of the Night" will be featured, along with other works.
This concert takes place in the Studio Theater.
Concert in Greensburg: FREE
Just us for a FREE concert in downtown Greensburg on Saturday, September 17 at 2:00.
The event honors the 1861 visit to the city by President Abraham Lincoln by train en route to his inauguration.
We’ll play the following pieces (with local ties to the IWS!):
Two works by Jerry Williams (1951-2001), band director at Greenfield High School in the 1970s and 1980s
A march written by C. Earl Downey, the bandmaster for the Municipal Band of Arlington, IN from 1903 until 1957
A newly discovered manuscript work of Indiana’s most famous band composer, Fred Jewell (1874-1936). The as yet untitled work was written in the early 1930s, and had yet to be sent to a publisher when the Great Depression occurred.
Works by John Philip Sousa, John Williams and Meredith Willson.
Heroes and Legends: FREE Concert
Join us for this FREE outdoor concert at the Carmel Gazebo.
No tickets required.
Bring a chair, blanket and snacks! The gazebo is located at 1 Civic Center in Carmel, located just behind the police station and next to the Monon trail.
The lineup will include:
Heroes of Luzon; CE Duble
Superman; John Williams
As Summer Was Just Beginning; Larry Daehn
March of the Dragonslayers; Kelly Bennette
The Swashbuckler; Mark Wolfram
Father of His Country; EE Bagley
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company; John Philip Sousa
Bottle It Up; Daniel Dorsett
Mystic Chords of Memory; Robert Jager
Lancelot from Camelot; Kelly Bennette
Back Home Again in Indiana; James Hanley
Stars and Stripes Forever; John Philip Sousa
Concert in Wabash
Join us for this concert at The Honeywell Center: Ford Theater!
Find more info here.
The lineup includes:
Hands Across the Sea John Philip Sousa
As Summer Was Just Beginning — Larry Daehn
Duke Ellington — Paul Murtha
Wabash Moon — David Dreyer and Morton Downey
Star Spangled Salute — George M. Cohan arr. James Barnes
Superman — John Williams
Intermission
The Liberty Bell — John Philip Sousa
First Suite in Eb — Gustav Holst
Bluffton Indiana Street Fair March — Edward Snuggs
The Checkered Flag — Fred Jewell
Hoagy Carmichael in Concert — arr. Warren Barker
The Ellipse at Franklin College: FREE Concert
Join us for this FREE outdoor concert at Franklin College!
The lineup includes:
Hands Across the Sea — John Philip Sousa
As Summer was Just Beginning — Larry Daehn
Star-Spangled Salute — George M. Cohan arr. James Barnes
Duke Ellington — Paul Murtha
Kiefer’s Special — W. H. Kiefer
Yorktown Centennial — John Philip Sousa
Brief pause
Superman — John Williams
The Checkered Flag — Fred Jewell
Radiant Youth Overture — Fred Jewell
Saint Saens March — R. B. Rudy
American Dream — Jim Beckel
CarmelFest Concert: FREE Concert
Join us for this FREE concert during CarmelFest at the Carmel Gazebo, featuring patriotic tunes in honor of the Fourth of July.
Free Admission — No tickets are required.
Bring a chair, blanket and snacks! The gazebo is located at 1 Civic Center in Carmel, located just behind the police station and next to the Monon trail.
The lineup includes:
The Thunderer — John Philip Sousa
National Emblem — E. E. Bagley
God Bless America — Irving Berlin
Duke Ellington — arr. Calvin Custer
America Forever — Malinda Zenor
As Summer was Just Beginning — Larry Daehn
Back Home Again in Indiana — James F. Hanley
Amazing Grace — William Himes
The Liberty Bell — John Philip Sousa
Intermission
Semper Fidelis — John Philip Sousa
Glenn Miller in Concert — Paul Murtha
Armed Forces Salute — Bill Holcombe
A Star-Spangled Salute — George M. Cohan arr. James Barnes
America the Beautiful — Carmen Dragon
Song of the Signal Corps — Beth Heath Olmstead
Fourth of July Polka — John O’Neill
America First — John Philip Sousa
Stars and Stripes Forever — John Philip Sousa
An Evening in London: FREE Concert
Join us for this FREE concert at the Carmel Gazebo, beginning at 7 p.m.
No tickets are required.
The full lineup includes:
Colonel Bogey; Kenneth Alford
The Merry Wives of Windsor; Otto Niccolai
Penny Lane; Lennon/McCartney (featuring Brian Hoover, trumpet)
Second Suite in Eb; Gustav Holst
The British Eighth; Zo Elliott
Flourish for Glorious John; Ralph Vaughan Williams
The Wreckers; Ethel Smythe
Aces High from “The Battle of Britain”; Ron Goodwin (featuring Randy Greenwell, Guest Conductor)
The Beatles: Love; Lennon/McCartney
Vanity Fair; Percy Fletcher
Imperial Edward; John Philip Sousa
Hoagy by the Carmichael
Description: Hoosier composer Hoagy Carmichael, honored by the roundabout sculpture Stardust next to the Palladium, is prominently featured in this performance. Guest euphonium soloist and Indiana University professor Demondrae Thurman returns to perform with the IWS, and this time will feature the premiere of a new work by Brazilian composer Fernando Deddos. David Maslanka’s moving Give Us This Day and several works with Indiana ties will complete the program.
Concert Lineup:
Rolling Thunder: Henry Fillmore
Clarinet Candy: Leroy Anderson
The Lightning Brigade: James Barnes
*Whip and Spur Galop: Thomas Allen
*Piano Concerto #2 in c minor Op. 18: Sergei Rachmaninov, trans. Christiaan Janssen
Kelleen Strutz, Piano
Intermission
The Thunderer: John Philip Sousa
Thunder and Blazes: Julis Fučík
Beguine for Band: Glenn Osser
Blue Shades: Frank Ticheli
Thunder and Silence
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Rolling Thunder: Henry Fillmore
Clarinet Candy: Leroy Anderson
The Lightning Brigade: James Barnes
Whip and Spur Galop: Thomas Allen
Piano Concerto #2 in c minor Op. 18: Sergei Rachmaninov, trans. Christiaan Janssen
Kelleen Strutz, Piano
Intermission
The Thunderer: John Philip Sousa
Thunder and Blazes: Julis Fučík
Beguine for Band: Glenn Osser
Blue Shades: Frank Ticheli
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