Concert Bands Fall 2020 - Spring 2025
2020-2021
During the 2020-2021 academic year, ensemble rehearsals and sizes were limited due to Covid-19 safety protocols. All small ensembles rehearsed for 30 minutes and all performances were prerecorded in the Hass Fine Arts Center and the Pablo Center at the Confluence.
October 2022 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
October 2020 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
November 2020 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
November 2020 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
March 2021 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
March 2021 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
April 2021 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
April 2021 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
- Angela Klinkner, student conductor
- Joe McCausland, student conductor
- Emmeline Liske, French horn soloist - concerto competition winner
2021-2022
September 21, 2021 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
Concert for Healing
October 14, 2021 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
- Kevin Day, guest composer
October 14, 2021 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
- Kevin Day, guest composer
- Paul Kowoser, organ
- Kate Konrarady, mezzo-soprano
November 6, 2021 - High School Honor Band, Op. 55
- Chris Gleason, conductor
- Dr. Erika Svanoe, conductor
- Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
- Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
November 19, 2021 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
- Stephen Peterson, guest conductor - University of Illinois
November 19, 2021 - Wind Symphopny, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
- Stephen Peterson, guest conductor - University of Illinois
- Dr. Brian Allred, flute soloist
November 29, 2021 - University Band, Dr. Randal Dickerson, conductor
- Sharon Laird, guest conductor
January 28, 2022 - Middle School Honor Band, Op. 5,
- Patty Schlafer, conductor
- Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
- Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
March 12, 2022 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
March 12, 2022 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
- Dr. Jeffery Crowell, Jackson Prestly, Olivia Sletteland, and Kai Fang, percussion soloists
April 7, 2022 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
CBDNA North Central Regional Conference, Madison, WI
- Dr. Jeffery Crowell, Jackson Prestly, Olivia Sletteland, and Kai Fang, percussion soloists
May 4, 2022 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
- Emmeline Liske, student conductor - conducting competition winner
- Charles Kuban, clarinet soloist - concerto competition winner
May 7, 2022 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
- Charles Kuban, student conductor - conducting competition winner
- Idyllic Reeds, concerto compstition winner
- Nick Weiser, piano soloist
- Dana Wilson, guest composer
May 9, 2022 - University Band, Dr. Randal Dickerson, conductor
- Sharon Laird, guest conductor
2022-2023
October 14, 2022 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
October 14, 2022 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
- Cade Passe, trombone soloist - 2020 concerto competition winner
November 5, 2022 - High School Honor Band, Op. 56
- Eric Songer, conductor
- Matt Temple, conductor
- Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
- Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
November 7, 2022 - Chamber Winds, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
- Lauren Ische, student conductor
- Nick Miskimen, student conductor
November 18, 2022 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
- Colonel Michael Colburn, guest conductor
November 18, 2022 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
- Colonel Michael Colburn, guest conductor
- Prof. Joseph Connor, alto saxophone soloist
- Dr. Jacob Grewe, tuba soloist
November 28, 2022 - University Band, Dr. Randal Dickerson and Prof. David Lofy, conductors
January 27, 2023 - Middle School Honor Band, Op. 6
- Renee Radamaker, conductor
- Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
- Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
February 17, 2023 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Clinic, Minneapolis, MN
- Dr. Alyssa Powell, clarinet soloist
March 11, 2023 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
March 11, 2023 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
- Dr. Alyssa Powell, clarinet soloist
April 25, 2023 - University Band, Dr. Randal Dickerson and Prof. David Lofy, conductors
April 28, 2023 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
- Jason Spencer-Lima - student conductor - conducting competition winner
- Cade Passe, Kathryn Mohrhauser, Jacob Miller, and Matt Sandler, trombone soloists
April 29, 2023 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
- Wyatt Cameron, student conductor - conducting competition winner
- Rafael Puga, clarinet soloist - concerto competition winner
April 30, 2023 - Alumni Band
- Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
- Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
- Dr. Richard Mark Heldel, conductor
- Dr. Erika Svanoe, conductor
- Prof. emeritus Rodney B. Hudson, conductor
- Dr. Russel Mikkelson, conductor
- Dr. Robert Ponto, conductor
2023-2024
October 13, 2023 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
- Dr. John R. Stewart, guest conductor
October 13, 2023 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R,. Stewart, conductor
- Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, trombone soloist
November 4, 2023 - High School Honor Band, Op. 57
- Dr. Elizabeth Jackson Kirchhoff, conductor
- Mr. Paul Kile, conductor
- Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
- Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
November 17, 2023 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
- Dr. Frank Ticheli, guest composer
November 17, 2023 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
- Dr. Frank Ticheli, guest conductor
- Dr. Manuel Vasquez Ramirez, saxophone soloist
November 27, 2023 - University Band, Prof. David Lofy, conductor
- Charlie Grady, student conductor
January 26, 2024 - Middle School Honor Band, Op 7
- Mr. Chris Gleason, conductor
- Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
- Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
March 9, 2024 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip Ostrander, conductor
March 9, 2024 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
- Dr. Christina Harada Li, violin soloist
April 9, 2024 - University Band, Prof. David Lofy, conductor - Concert Band Showcase
- Jordan Bauer, student conductor
April 9, 2024 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip Ostrander, conductor - Concert Band Showcase
- Joey Elliot, 2024 student conducting competition winner
- Berit Fitzsimonds, oboe soloist - 2024 concerto competition winner
April 9, 2024 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor - Concert Band Showcase
- Ashleigh Madsen, 2024 student conducting competition winner
April 30, 2024 - University Band, Prof. David Lofy, conductor
- Jordan Bauer, student conductor
May 1, 2024 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip Ostrander, conductor
- Joey Elliot, 2024 student conducting competition winner
- Berit Fitzsimonds, oboe soloist - 2024 concerto competition winner
May 1, 2024 - UWEC Barron County Comminiversity Band, Prof. Mike Joosten, conductor
May 4, 2024 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
- Ashleigh Madsen, 2024 student conducting competition winner
- Adam Wojtasiak, Amelia Milton, and Isaac Barton, marimba soloists, 2024 concerto competition winners
2024-2025
October 11, 2024 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
October 11, 2024 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
November 15, 2024 - Symphony Band, Dr. Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor
- Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner, guest conductor
- Dr. Erika Svanoe, guest composer
November 15, 2024 - Wind Symphony, Dr. John R. Stewart, conductor
- Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner, guest conductor
- Dr. Nicholas Phillips, piano soloist
