Piedmont Wind Symphony
Mark A. Norman Conductor
~ 2 hours, including intermission
Join the Piedmont Wind Symphony as we kick off our 35th Anniversary Season! We will premiere PWS musician Michael Robinson’s Fanfare 1989, celebrating our lasting impact on the Winston-Salem community. Enjoy the consortium premiere of James Syler’s provocative Birds of Paradise, featuring saxophonist and UNCSA Faculty Robert Young. Experience Gala Flagello’s Love and Nature, an instrumental journey through earth, water, and air, symbolizing kindness and hope for our planet's future. The program concludes with world-renowned composer and conductor Brian Balmages leading the world premiere of his Windows and Mirrors - Symphony for Band.
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR CONCERT SPONSORS
PRECONCERT EVENT
The U.S. Army Band Pershing's Own Brass Quintet
November 9, 2024 | 7:00PM
Centenary United Methodist Church
Fanfare 1989 - Michael Robinson (World Premiere)
Love and Nature - Gala Flagello - (Consortium Premiere)
Birds of Paradise - James Syler (Robert Young, Saxophone Soloist, Consortium Premiere)
Windows and Mirrors - Brian Balmages (World Premiere - Brian Blamages, Guest Conductor)