The University of Arizona

Wind Symphony

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Jay C. Rees, conductor

Wind Symphony is an outstanding concert band of approximately 75 members that performs a wide variety of literature including classic band repertoire, famous orchestral transcriptions, selections from film scores and musical theatre, and current wind literature. The ensemble has performed concert events such as Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana in conjunction with the UA Symphonic Choir, John Williams’ Star Wars, and An Evening of George Gershwin, featuring UA Professor Rex Woods as piano soloist on Rhapsody In Blue.

Wind Symphony rehearses twice per week and performs two concerts per semester. Participation in this ensemble is selected by audition only.