2018-19 Season Brochure
Upcoming Concert:
Of War and Might
Music Director Candidate – Amy McLennan
Piano & Violin Soloist – Marcus Scholtes
Sunday February 24, 2019, 3:00 pm
Knox Presbyterian Church, Waterloo
There is a stark reality in our concert’s theme Of War and Might. It covers the whole gamut of human emotion: from pride, admiration, celebration, to fear and sorrow. Perhaps music, more than other media, best conveys the essence of these emotions.
Our concert features just such music: Gustav Holst’s Mars from The Planets, selections from Edward Gregson’s The Sword and the Crown, Guy Woolfenden’s Gallimaufry, Yasuhide Ito’s Gloriosa and Samuel Barber’s Adagio (played by our clarinet section). Continuing in our theme and rounding out the program, guest soloist Marcus Scholtes, accompanied by the Wind Symphony, will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, 1st movement, and on violin, John Williams’s Schindler’s List.
Tickets are available at the door.
Adults: $20.00 Seniors (60+): $15.00 Students: Free
Wellington Wind Symphony Season, 2018-19
Pratik Gandhi
Stars of the Band
Music Director Candidate – Pratik Gandhi
Sunday October 21, 3:00 pm
This concert showcases some of our highly accomplished musicians accompanied by the Wellington Wind Symphony, including saxophonist Tracey Frank, tuba player Allan Lee, and our fabulous trumpet section. More…
Our Gift to You!
Perhaps Your Christmas Present
Sunday December 9, 7:30 pm
Since some of the repertoire will be chosen by our guest conductors, there will be a few surprises on this program! Expect some traditional favourites, and a contemporary piece or two that might become a future treasure. More…
Amy McLennan
Of War and Might
Music Director Candidate – Amy McLennan
Piano & Violin – Marcus Scholtes
Sunday February 24, 3:00 pm
Marcus Scholtes
The strength of this theme, Of War and Might, is undeniable. Wartime events encompass so much emotion: pride of country, admiration for leaders, celebration of victory, dealing with defeat, loss of loved ones. The composers on this program excel at expressing these emotions. More…
Andrew Chung
Sweet Modern Melodies
Music Director Candidate – Andrew Chung
Mezzo-soprano – Jennifer Enns Modolo
Jennifer Enns Modolo
Sunday April 14, 3:00 pm
Focusing on music written originally for band, we offer a program by contemporary and established North American composers, Vincent Persichetti’s well-loved Symphony No. 6, for Band, Op. 69 (1956). We are thrilled to have acclaimed mezzo-soprano, Jennifer Enns Modolo, as our guest soloist. More…
This will be an exciting season for the Wellington Wind Symphony. For the first time in ten years, we will be auditioning for a new Music Director. Each concert will be rehearsed by a different candidate, so expect some surprises. We hope they will add some of their personal favourites. You will have the opportunity to witness and contribute to this process by giving us feedback on the conductors: their interpretations of the music, their ability to connect with the audience, and their skill at inspiring our musicians to give their very best.
Adults: $20.00 Seniors (60+): $15.00 Students: Free
More Information
Please remember that for this season there will be one performance only of each program. All concerts will be at Knox Presbyterian Church in Waterloo.
