It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Michael Purves-Smith, our music director emeritus and principal oboist. Michael was the soul of the Wellington Wind Symphony, and we are devastated by his loss. As Susan Follows so aptly puts it, “Michael was a connoisseur of life.”
The Grand Philharmonic Youth Choir
Amanda Brunk, Director
Michael Purves-Smith, Conductor
It’s that time of year again! Join us for our ever-popular Christmas concert. This year, our guests, The Grand Philharmonic Youth Choir directed by Amanda Brunk, will perform various seasonal favourites
Containing some of the most memorable music for the medium, all in this program was written originally for wind symphony: Howard Cable’s Scottish Rhapsody, Holst’s Second Suite for Military Band, Alfred Reed’s Othello, Symphonic Portrait for Concert Band,
Containing some of the most memorable music for the medium, all in this program was written originally for wind symphony: Howard Cable’s Scottish Rhapsody, Holst’s Second Suite for Military Band, Alfred Reed’s Othello, Symphonic Portrait for Concert Band,
