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Rhapsody in Blue - George Gershwin

The UW - Eau Claire Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor, performed Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin, arr. Donald Hunsberger on April 27, 2017 in Gantner Concert Hall. Yi Hsien Li, piano soloist (2017 Concerto Competition Winner)

Villanelle - Paul Dukas

The UW - Eau Claire Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor, performed Villanelle by Paul Dukas on April 27, 2018 in Gantner Concert Hall. Ben Mackie, French Horn soloist - 2018 Concerto Competition Winner.

Concerto No. 1 for Horn - Richard Strauss

The UW - Eau Claire Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor, performed Concerto No. 1 for Horn by Richard Strauss on March 11, 2017 in Gantner Concert Hall. Charles Hodgson, French Horn soloist.

The Titan - Charles Booker

The UW - Eau Claire Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor, performed The Titan by Charles Booker on March 11, 2017 in Gantner Concert Hall. Dr. Jacob Grewe, tuba soloist

Concerto for Eb Alto Saxophone and Band - Paul Creston

The UW - Eau Claire Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor, performed the first movement of Creston's Concerto for Eb Alto Saxophone and Band on April 28, 2017 in Gantner Concert Hall. Tyler Schuster, alto saxophone soloist - 2017 Concerto Competition Winner.

Symphony Band Program

The UW - Eau Claire Symphony Band and Chippewa Falls High School Band Concert Program from May 4, 2022 at the RCU Theatre in the Pablo Center.

Concerto in Bb for Two Trumpets - A. Vivaldi

The Wisconsin State University (UW - Eau Claire) Symphony Band, Dr. Donald S. George, conductor, performed Concerto in Bb for Two Trumpets by A. Vivaldi on April 30, 1969 in Schofield Auditorium. David Boles and Howard Lehman, trumpet soloists.

II Concerto - Oscar Navarro

The UW - Eau Claire Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor, performed Oscar Navarro's II Concerto for Clarinet and Wind Band, Dr. Alyssa Powell, soloist, on March 3rd 2023 in Gantner Concert Hall.

Two Jades - Kristin Kuster

The UW - Eau Claire Wind Symphony performed Two Jades for Violin and Symphonic Band by Kristin P. Kuster on March 9, 2024 in Gantner Concert Hall. Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor and Dr. Christine Harada Li, violin soloist.

Flight - Berk

The UW - Eau Claire Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor, performed the first movement from Flight by Stacey J. Berk at the UWEC Concert Band Showcase Concert in the RCU Theatre at the Pablo Center at the Confluence on April 9, 2024. Berit Fitzsimonds, oboe soloist (2024 Concerto Competition Winner).

Wind Symphony Concert Program

The Wind Symphony performed their final concert of the academic year at the Pablo Center at the Confluence. The concert featured concerto and conducting competition winners, and a multimedia composition by Julie Giroux.

Symphony Band Spring Concert Program

The Symphony Band and the UWEC Barron County Communiversity Band shared their final concert of the year at the Pablo Center at the Confluence.

Concerto for Piano and Winds - Stephen Paulus

Concerto for Piano and Winds by Stephen Paulus performed by the UW - Eau Claire Wind Symphony November 17, 2017. Dr. Nicholas Phillips, piano soloist and Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor

Battling Boggarts - Alain Mayrand

The UWEC Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor performing Alain Mayrand's Battling Boggarts on April 27, 2017. Dr. Melissa Koprowski and Dr. Wesley Ferriera, clarinet soloists.

Um Mitternacht - Gustav Mahler

The UWEC Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor, performing Um Mitternacht by Gustav Mahler. Kathryn Beu, mezzo soprano (Winner of the 2017 Student Concerto Competition).

Concerto for Vibraphone and Wind Ensemble - Nathan Daughtrey

The UW - Eau Claire Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor, performed Concerto for Vibraphone and Wind Ensemble by Nathan Daughtrey on February 23, 2016 in Gantner Concert Hall. Dr. Jeffery Crowell, percussion soloist. II. Enchanted Light

In Paradisum - Rob Deemer

The UW - Eau Claire Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor, performed Rob Deemer's In Paradisum on February 23, 2016 in Gantner Concert Hall. Michael A. Shults, saxophone soloist.

Concert Program February 2016

The UW - Eau Claire Symphony Band and Wind Symphony concert program from February 23, 2016. Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander and Dr. John R. Stewart, conductors. Dr. Jeffery Crowell, vibraphone soloist and Michael A. Shults, alto saxophone soloist.

Concerto for Tuba and Wind Band - Szentpali

The UW - Eau Claire Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor, performed the Concerto for Tuba and Wind Band by Roland Szentpali, Nicholas Liebl, 2016 concerto competition winner, on May 8, 2016 in Gantner Concert Hall.

Symphony Band Program May 2016

The UW - Eau Claire Symphony Band program from May 8, 2016, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor. Andrew Nicholson, 2016 student conducting competition winner and Nicholas Liebl, 2016 concerto competition winner.

Clarinet Concerto - Ticheli

The UW - Eau Claire Wind Symphony performed the third movement of Frank Ticheli's Clarinet Concerto - "Riffs for Lenny" on November 22, 2019. Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor. Dr. Jennifer Fraley, clarinet soloist

Concerto for Trombone - Wilson

The UW - Eau Claire Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor, performed the Wisconsin Premiere of Dana Wilson's Concerto for Trombone on October 16, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, trombone soloist I. Sometimes goin' in the dark...still climbin' II. My soul has grown deep like the rivers III. Bright like the sun - my dream