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Alex Shapiro, composer email

 

Live Concerts and Broadcasts

 



Alex Shapiro
Alex Shapiro


Want to hear my music in concert?
Here's a listing of some performances
for which I have information.
Click on the title
to learn more about the piece.



If you know about additional performances,
drop me an email
and I'll post the info and links here!

 

___________________________

A composer's work is purely abstract without musicians bringing it to life. I'm grateful to the many musicians around the world who have put their time, energy and heart into bringing my notes into the air, and to the ears of audiences!

 

     
Nuthatch. Photo by Alex Shapiro.
     

 

Alex Shapiro is very, very fortunate that her pieces are performed on several hundred concerts each year. Listed below are selected ones in professional or university venues for which she has information.



Due solely to the high number of middle school and high school concerts on which her music appears (and not to any lack of gratitude!), those performances are NOT included here.

 
 

If you have programmed a Shapiro work or have an upcoming concert date, please email the information— as well as a program, if possible— to Alex by clicking HERE. You'll be added to this page, and a smile will be added to Alex's face! Thanks!

 

Email Alex!

 

To have a look at earlier performances
from 2009-2022, please visit the
Concert Archive page, here
earlier concerts

 

 
     

 

2024 CONCERT CALENDAR

 

(no high schools are included here, but we love them!)

 

 
     
JANUARY 2024    
January 31, 2023
WATER CROSSING
Lance D. Witty, flugelhorn
Capital University
1 College and Main
Columbus, OH
https://www.capital.edu/calendar/
   
FEBRUARY 2024    
February 2, 2024
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Sinfonisches Blasorchester der TU Dortmund
(Wind Band of TU Dortmund University)
Constantin Hesselmann, conductor
Audimax of TU
Dortmund University
Dortmund, Germany
https://www.blasorchester.tu-dortmund.de/?4&1
February 3, 2024
FREE
The University of Toronto Wind Ensemble
Gillian MacKay, conductor
Tribute Communities Recital Hall
83 York Blvd
Toronto, Ontario Canada
https://www.music.utoronto.ca/concerts-events.php?eid=4143
February 4, 2024
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Khanh Nguyen, conductor
Gunma Kokusai Academy
Khanh Leland Nguyen
373-0813 Japan Gunma-Ken Ota-Shi
Uchigashima-Cho 1361-4
Ota, Japan
February 14, 2024
ASCENT
UNI Wind Ensemble
Mary O'Connell, conductor
Davis Hall, Gallagher Bluedorn
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Fall, IA
https://calendar.uni.edu/
symphonic-band-and-concert-band/02-20-2024
February 17, 2024
DEEP
April Verser, bassoon
Concert Hall, College of Fine Arts
Boston University
855 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA
https://www.bu.edu/cfa/music/concerts-recitals/
February 18, 2024
BREATHE
Bilboko Udal Musika Banda
José R. Pascual-Vilaplana conductor
Euskalduna Conference Center
Bilbao, Spain
https://www.euskalduna.eus/en/detalle/
BANDA23247@Janto_KB/PAEU1
February 22, 2024
TIGHT SQUEEZE
The Washington University in St. Louis
Wind Ensemble
Chris Becker, conductor
E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall
560 Music Center
St. Louis, MO
https://music.wustl.edu/events/wind-ensemble-concert
-12?d=2024-02-22
February 22, 2024
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Duke University Wind Symphony
Kristin Arp, conductor
Baldwin Auditorium
Duke University
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=W31A3lHCRWc
February 23, 2024
PAPER CUT
Pearl River Community College Band
Jerry Pickering, conductor
Brownstone Center for the Arts
Pearl River Community College
101 US-11
Poplarville, MS
http://www.prcc.edu/brownstone/
February 24, 2024
POP MUSIC
Western Illinois University Concert Band
Anneliese Land, conductor
Western Illinois University
COFAC Recital Hall
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL
https://www.westernpresents.com
February 29, 2024
LIQUID COMPASS
James Madison University Symphonic Band
Sarah Mason, conductor
The Forbes Center
for the Performing Arts
James Madison University
800 S Main St
Harrisonburg, VA
https://www.jmu.edu/music/calendar.shtml
 
MARCH 2024    
March 5, 2024
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Northeastern Illinois University
Wind Ensemble
Travis Heath, conductor
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N St Louis Ave
Chicago, IL
https://www.neiu.edu/university-life/
university-events-calendar/
arts-and-lectures-events?
trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%
26eventid%3D896595297
March 6, 2024
RE:PAIR
Mercedes Hall, flute
Tyrell Hardlotte, English horn
Quance Theatre
Education Building Room 1003
28 Campus Dr.
Saskatoon, Canada
https://artsandscience.
usask.ca/news/
articles/9321/A_Celebration_of_Women_Composers
 
  March 9, 2024
RE:PAIR
Alexandra Gordon, oboe
English horn, tbd
Kossen Auditorium
Mississippi University for Women
1100 College St
Columbus, MS
https://www.muw.edu/musicbywomen/
March 10, 2024
PAPER CUT
Montevideo Symphonic Band
Martín Jorge, conductor
Teatro Solís
Montevideo, Uruguay
https://www.viberate.com/artist/
banda-sinfonica-de-montevideo/
March 10, 2024
BENEATH
Henderson State University Wind Ensemble
Nevada Mills, conductor
Henderson State University
Harwood Recital Hall
1100 Henderson St.
Arkadelphia, AR
https://www.hsu.edu/academics/learning-communities/
arts-and-humanities/music/concerts-and-recitals/
March 22, 2024
LIGHTS OUT
Randolph-Macon College Wind Ensemble
Brian Coffill, conductor
Blackwell Auditorium
Randolph-Macon Center
for the Performing Arts https://www.rmc.edu/event/randolph-macon-
wind-ensemble-symphony-orchestra-
jazz-improv-lab/
March 23, 2024
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Columbus Pride Concert Band
Jenn Olis, conductor
Columbus, OH
https://www.columbuspridebands.org/
events/spring-2024-concert
March 24, 2024
TIGHT SQUEEZE
The Cobb Wind Symphony
Bob Cowles, conductor
Lassiter Concert Hall
Marietta, GA
https://www.cobbwindsymphony.org/concerts
March 24, 2024
OF WOOD AND TOUCH
The Wurtz-Berger Duo
Alyson Berger, violoncello
Amy Wurtz, piano
Epiphany Center For The Arts
The Sanctuary
201 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL
https://epiphanychi.com/events/
wurtz-berger-duo
-album-release-featuring-origin-of-animal/
March 27, 2024
TRAINS OF THOUGHT
Ithaca College Concert Band
Benjamin Rochford, conductor
Ford Hall
Ithaca College
953 Danby Rd
Ithaca, NY
https://www.ithaca.edu/academics/
school-music-theatre-and-dance/concerts-
performances-and-events
APRIL 2024    
April 6, 2024
BENEATH
The Weidner Philharmonic
Michelle McQuade Dewhirst, conductor
Weidner Center for the Performing Arts
Cofrin Family Hall
Green Bay, WI
https://www.weidnercenter.com/events-and-tickets/weidner-philharmonic/
April 6, 2024
EVENSONG SUITE
Melodious Notes Over The Harbor
San Juan Community Theatre
Friday Harbor, WA
https://www.sjctheatre.org/whats-happening/calendar/eventdetail/
136563/melodious-notes-over-the-harbor
April 13, 2024
LIGHTS OUT
William Carson, conductor
Coe College
1220 First Avenue Northeast
Cedar Rapids, IA
https://www.coe.edu
April 14, 2024
IMMERSION
Jon Noworyta, conductor
University of Indianapolis
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Ruth Lilly Performance Hall
Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center
University of Indianapolis
1400 E. Hanna Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
https://news.uindy.edu/events/
symphonic-wind-ensemble-3/
April 14, 2024
BENEATH
Southern Adventist University
Wind Symphony
Ken Parsons, conductor
Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists
4829 College Drive East
Collegedale, TN
https://www.southern.edu/calendar.html
#event-details/
d44d07ac-8d46-41ac-b12e-ddbba3679595
April 17, 2024
TIGHT SQUEEZE
SVSU Concert Band
Norman A. Wika, conductor
Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Rd
University Center, MI
https://www.svsu.edu/musicdepartment/
currentconcertsandevents/
April 22, 2024
BENEATH
University of Virginia Wind Ensemble
Elliott Tackitt, conductor
Hunter Smith Band Building
University of Virginia
112 Old Cabell Hall
Charlottesville, VA
https://music.virginia.edu/events
April 23, 2024
LIGHTS OUT
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Wind Ensemble Nickolas Doshier, conductor
Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall
Fine Arts Building
2801 S University Avenue
Little Rock, AR
https://ualr.edu/music/event/
spring-jazz-and-wind-ensemble-concert/
April 27, 2024
TIGHT SQUEEZE
University of Illinois-Springfield Band
William Mitchell, conductor
University of Illinois-Springfield
https://www.uis.edu/music/events
     

 

 

Alex's first concert, age 11 months

Alex's first concert, age 11 months.
The sheet music is strewn on the floor:
even then, she much preferred to create her own!

 

 

Here are the 2023 concerts we know of that took place in licensed venues. If you know of additional ones, email Alex!

 

 

 

2023 CONCERT CALENDAR

 

 
     
JANUARY 2023    
January 20, 2023
VIRAL
University of Georgia January Band Festival
Walton High School Band
John Palmer, conductor
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
University of Georgia
250 River Road
Athens, GA
https://bands.uga.edu/janfest
   
FEBRUARY 2023    
February 6, 2023
DESERT THOUGHTS
Telos Trio
St. David's Episcopal Church
14 Jamar Drive
Fayetteville, NY
https://thetelostrio.com/calendar
February 10, 2023
OFF THE EDGE
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Brian Harris, conductor
1301 W Main St
Wilburton, OK
https://www.eosc.edu/academics/
explore-programs-majors/language/music
February 13, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Western Michigan University Symphonic Band
Thomas Harris, conductor
Miller Auditorium
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI
https://wmich.edu/music/events
February 17, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Carleton Symphony Band
Claire Larson, conductor
Carleton College
Kracum Performance Hall
One North College St
Northfield, MN
https://www.carleton.edu/music/
events/music-department-events/
February 18, 2023
QUARKS (PREMIERE!)
NAVO Trio
Margaret Marco, oboe; Véronique Mathieu, violin;
Ellen Sommer, piano
Atonement Lutheran Church ELCA
9948 Metcalf Ave.
Overland Park, KS
https://www.navoarts.com
February 19, 2023
QUARKS
NAVO Trio
Margaret Marco, oboe; Véronique Mathieu, violin;
Ellen Sommer, piano
Grace Episcopal Cathedral
Great SpacesConcert Series
701 SW 8th Ave.
Topeka, KS
https://www.navoarts.com
February 20, 2023
QUARKS
NAVO Trio
Margaret Marco, oboe; Véronique Mathieu, violin;
Ellen Sommer, piano
Ruel Joyce Recital Series
Polsky Theatre
Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS
https://www.navoarts.com
February 23, 2023
HOMECOMING
Northeastern State University Wind Ensemble
Joseph Bello, conductor
Northeastern State University
Center for the Performing Arts
605 N Grand Ave
Tahlequah, OK
https://academics.nsuok.edu/
music/band/Ensembles/WindEnsemble.aspx
February 23, 2023
2023 NOW Music Festival
Alex Shapiro, Guest Composer
WATER CROSSING
KETTLE BREW
BELOW
DESERT TIDE

Capital University chamber ensembles
and soloists
Mees Hall
Capital University
1 College and Main
Columbus, OH
https://www.capital.edu/now/
February 24, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Shepherd University Wind Ensemble
Scott Hippensteel, conductor
Shepherd University
Frank Arts Center Theater
301 N King St
Shepherdstown, WV
https://www.shepherd.edu/music/
calendar-of-concerts
February 25, 2023
NOW Music Festival
Alex Shapiro, Guest Composer
FREE
ASCENT
TIGHT SQUEEZE

Capital University Symphonic Winds
Capital University Wind Symphony
John Climer, conductor
Mees Hall
Capital University
1 College and Main
Columbus, OH
https://www.capital.edu/now/
February 25, 2023
QUARKS
NAVO Trio
Margaret Marco, oboe; Véronique Mathieu, violin;
Ellen Sommer, piano
Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery
401 N. First St.
Lindsborg, KS
https://www.navoarts.com
February 26, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
UTSA University Band
Hector Garcia, conductor
the University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
https://music.utsa.edu/index.php/
embeds/calendar
February 28, 2023
LIGHTS OUT
Rhode Island College Wind Ensemble
Joseph Foley, conductor
Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center
Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI
https://www.ric.edu/news-events/
events?topic=526
February 28, 2023
ROCK MUSIC
Rowan University Concert Band
Megan Cooney, conductor
Pfleeger Concert Hall
Rowan University
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35360/
production/1148051
MARCH 2023    
March 1, 2023
BENEATH
University of Coimbra Symphony Orchestra
Andre Granjo, conductor
Teatro Académico de Gil Vicente
University of Coimbra
3004-531 Coimbra
Portugal
https://www.uc.pt/en/oauc/
March 1, 2023
ARCHIPELAGO
Texas Tech University
Contemporary Music Ensemble
Eric Allen, conductor
Hemmle Recital Hall
Texas Tech University
18th and Boston Avenue
Lubbock TX
https://www.facebook.com/
events/506105858365240
March 2, 2023
HOMECOMING
Diablo Valley College Wind Ensemble
Kaitlin Bove, conductor
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
https://www.dvc.edu/academics/music/
areas/instrumental.html
March 3, 2023
SUSPENDED
The Geneseo Wind Ensemble
Leah McGray, conductor
Wadsworth Auditorium
SUNY Geneseo
1 College Circle
Geneseo, NY
https://events.geneseo.edu/event/
geneseo_wind_ensemble_concert_8601
March 5, 2023
PAPER CUT
Moraine Valley Concert Band
Douglass Bratt, conductor
Dorothy Menker Theater
Moraine Valley Community College
9000 W. College Pkwy.
Palos Hills, IL
https://www.morainevalley.edu/fpac/
events/celebrating-new-and-diverse-voices/
 
March 5, 2023
LIGHTS OUT
Oklahoma Christian University Symphonic Band
George Schrader, conductor
Judd Theater
Oklahoma Christian University
2501 E. Memorial Road
Oklahoma City, OK
https://www.oc.edu/events/symphonic-
band-and-chamber-orchestra-concert
?date=05-03-2023
March 7, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Tempe Winds
Julie Desbordes, conductor
Tempe High School Auditorium
Tempe, AZ
https://www.tempewinds.org
March 8, 2023
LIQUID COMPASS
Ithaca College Wind Symphony
Benjamin Rochford, conductor
Ford Hall
953 Danby Road
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
https://events.ithaca.edu/calendar/
day/2023/3/8?event_types%5B%5D=27437
March 15, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Pepperdine University Wind Ensemble
Long-Tao Tang, conductor
Pepperdine University
Seaver College
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
https://arts.pepperdine.edu/events/2022-2023-
season/pepperdine-music-wind-spring.htm
March 15, 2023
FREE
SJSU Wind Ensemble
David Vickerman, conductor
James Logan High School
1800 H St.
Union City, CA
https://www.jameslogan.org
March 18, 2023
LIGHTS OUT
Oklahoma Christian University Symphonic Band
George Schrader, conductor
Jarrell High School
Jarrell, TX
https://www.oc.edu/student-life/
clubs-organizations/band
March 19, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Lakeshore Symphonic Band
Johanna Anderson, conductor
Cedarburg Performing Arts Center
W68 N611 Evergreen Boulevard
Cedarburg WI
https://www.lakeshoresymphonicband.org
March 19, 2023
FREE
SJSU Wind Ensemble
David Vickerman, conductor
TIGHT SQUEEZE
SJSU Honors Wind Ensemble
David Vickerman, conductor
OFF THE EDGE
SJSU Honors Wind Ensemble
Craig McKenzie, conductor
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
https://www.sjsu.edu/music/departments-ensembles/ensembles/bands/honors-wind-ensemble.php
March 19, 2023
PASSAGES
Instrumental Ensemble
Cassie Bechard, conductor
International Christian School of Budapest
Ifjúság út 11
Diosd 2049
Budapest, Hungary
https://www.icsbudapest.org
March 19, 2023
PASSAGES
Instrumental Ensemble
Cassie Bechard, conductor
Budafok Baptist Church
Budapest 1221
Peter Pal u. 17-19
Budapest, Hungary
http://wikimapia.org/1510150/Budafok-Baptist-Church
March 20, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Christopher Newport University University Band
Mark P. Johnson, conductor
Diamonstein Concert Hall
Christopher Newport University
1 Avenue of the Arts
Newport News, VA
https://cal.cnu.edu/event/
university_band_concert_under_the_direction_
of_dr_mark_p_johnson#.Y-vhTi-B3HA
March 22, 2023
ARCHIPELAGO
KammarensembleN
Robert Collins, conductor
Kindstugatan 18
nbS-11131
Stockholm, Sweden
https://kammarensemblen.com
March 23, 2023
SUSPENDED
SUNY Geneseo Wind Ensemble
Leah McGray, conductor
Wadsworth Auditorium
The State University of New York College
at Geneseo 1 College Circle
Geneseo, NY 14445
https://www.visitrochester.com/event/
suny-geneseo-wind-ensemble-concert/99083/
March 24, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Nazareth College Symphonic Band
Jared Chase, conductor
Beston Hall
Glazer Music Performance Center
Nazareth College
4245 East Avenue
Rochester, NY
https://www2.naz.edu/school-music/
concerts-events
March 24, 2023
DEEP
Andrew Whitlock, euphonium
NIU Recital Hall
Northern Illinois University
1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL
https://calendar.niu.edu/event/
andrew_whitlock_junior_euphonium_recital#.
ZBtUty-B3HA
March 25, 2023
DESERT THOUGHTS
Telos Trio
University of Rochester
Memorial Art Gallery
500 University Ave
Rochester, NY
https://thetelostrio.com/calendar
March 26, 2023
MUSIC FOR TWO BIG INSTRUMENTS
Victor Zayas, tuba
Stetson University School of Music
421 N. Woodland Blvd.
Unit 8399
DeLand, Florida
https://www.stetson.edu/music/
 
APRIL 2023    
April 4, 2023
CHORD HISTORY
David Peoples, piano
Mulberry Creek Park & Community Center
4491 J M Turk Road
Flowery Branch, GA
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tuesdays-at-noon
-piano-or-voice-recitals-tickets-602820501347
April 5, 2023
MOMENT
University of North Florida Concert Band
Tyler Kapinos, conductor
Lazzara Performance Hall
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL
https://www.unf.edu/coas/music/events.html
April 7, 2023
CHORD HISTORY
David Peoples, piano
Tumbling Creek Pavilion
Gainesville GA
https://www.electrophonicconcerts.com/
April 9, 2023
PASSAGES
Connor M. Parr, French horn
Lawrence Conservatory of Music
711 E. Boldt Way
Appleton, WI
https://thor.lawrence.edu/calendar/main.php?
view=event&eventid=1667594019743
April 11, 2023
CHORD HISTORY
David Peoples, piano
Mulberry Creek Park & Community Center
4491 J M Turk Road
Flowery Branch, GA
https://www.electrophonicconcerts.com/
April 13, 2023
PASSAGES
Maryville College Tartanband
Eric Simpson, conductor
Clayton Center for the Arts
Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Maryville College
502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN
https://claytonartscenter.com/event/
mc-tartan-band/
April 13, 2023
CHORD HISTORY
David Peoples, piano
Hall County Library Spout Springs
6488 Spout Springs Rd
Flowery Branch, GA
https://www.electrophonicconcerts.com/
April 13, 2023
SUSPENDED
University of South Carolina Symphonic Winds
Jay Jacobs, conductor
Koger Center Auditorium
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/
music/ensembles/usc_bands/
concert_bands/symphonic_winds.php
 
  April 14, 2023
DEPTH SOUNDING (Preview concert!)
The University of Kentucky
Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble Matthew Hightower, conductor
Singletary Recital Hall
The University of Kentucky
202 Fine Arts Building
465 Rose Street
Lexington, KY
https://finearts.uky.edu/singletary-center/
events/uk-tuba-euphonium-ensemble-
spring-concert
April 14, 2023
LIGHTS OUT
Grand Valley State University Concert Band
John Martin, conductor
Grand Valley State University
1313 Haas Center for Performing Arts
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI
https://www.gvsu.edu/mtd/
all-bands-landing-page-55.htm
April 17, 2023
IMMERSION
Northwest College Concert Band
Zach Paris, conductor
Nelson Performing Arts
Northwest College
231 West 6th Street
Powell, WY
https://northwestmusic.org/calendar/
April 17, 2023
PAPER CUT
Rutgers University Concert Band
Adam Wilson, conductor
Nicholas Music Center
Rutgers University
33 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ
https://www.masongross.rutgers.edu/
calendar-event/ rutgers-concert-band-4-17-2023/
April 18, 2023
CHORD HISTORY
David Peoples, piano
Mulberry Creek Park & Community Center
4491 J M Turk Road
Flowery Branch, GA
https://www.electrophonicconcerts.com/
April 18, 2023
QUARKS
Margaret Marco, oboe; Véronique Mathieu, violin;
Ellen Sommer, piano
Atonement Lutheran Church Elca
9948 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, KS
https://www.navoarts.com/events/hidden-gems-by-women-composers
April 18, 2023
ASCENT
Washington State University Symphonic Band
Troy Bennefield, conductor
Bryan Hall
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
https://events.wsu.edu/event/
wsu-symphonic-band-and-symphonic-
wind-ensemble-4/
April 19, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Symphonic Band
Joshua Roach, conductor
Nebraska Wesleyan University
O'Donnell Auditorium
Lincoln, Nebraska
https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/
academics/majors-and-minors/music/music-performances
April 20, 2023
CHORD HISTORY
David Peoples, piano
Hall County Library Murrayville
4796 Thompson Bridge Rd
Gainesville, GA
https://www.electrophonicconcerts.com/
April 22, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
University of Houston Wind Ensemble
Sean C. Phelan, conductor
Moores School of Music
University of Houston
Moores Opera House
3333 Cullen Blvd
Houston, TX
https://uh.edu/kgmca/music/events/calendar/
April 23, 2023
MOMENT
Marquette University Wind Ensemble
Joel Flunker, conductor
Varsity Theatre
Marquette University
1324 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
https://www.marquette.edu/music/
performances.php
April 24, 2023
CHORD HISTORY
David Peoples, piano
University of North Georgia
Gainesville Campus
Ed Cabell Theatre
2900 Landrum Education Dr
Oakwood, GA
https://www.electrophonicconcerts.com/
April 25, 2023
LIGHTS OUT
Clemson Concert Band
Timothy Hurlburt, conductor
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
https://news.clemson.edu/brooks-center-
for-the-performing-arts-announces-its-
2022-2023-season/
April 25, 2023
CHORD HISTORY
David Peoples, piano
Mulberry Creek Park & Community Center
4491 J M Turk Road
Flowery Branch, GA
https://www.electrophonicconcerts.com/
April 25, 2023
PAPER CUT
EOSC College Band
Brian Harris, conductor
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Mitchell Hall Auditorium
1301 W Main St
Wilburton, OK
https://www.eosc.edu/events/spring-music-concert
April 27, 2023
OFF THE EDGE
Oklahoma Baptist University
Timothy Kaiser, conductor
Potter Auditorium
Oklahoma Baptist University
500 West University Street
Shawnee, OK
https://www.okbu.edu/arts/music/events.html
April 28, 2023
DESERT TIDE
Joe Clark, clarinet
Performing Arts Center
La Porte Community School
1000 Harrison Street
La Porte, IN
April 30, 2023
FREE
Wind Symphony of Clovis
Christine Keenan, conductor
Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall
Clovis Performing Arts Center
2770 E. International Ave.
Fresno, CA
https://sites.google.com/
clovisusd.k12.ca.us/ windsofclovis
   
MAY 2023    
May 1, 2023
CHORD HISTORY
CRADLE THESE ROOTS
David Peoples, piano
Crooked River State Park
6222 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy
St Marys, GA
https://www.electrophonicconcerts.com
May 2, 2023
CHORD HISTORY
CRADLE THESE ROOTS
David Peoples, piano
Fort McAllister State Park
3894 Fort McAllister Rd
Richmond Hill, GA
https://www.electrophonicconcerts.com
May 2, 2023
PAPER CUT
EOSC Concert Band
Brian Harris, conductor
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Mitchell Hall Auditorium
1301 W Main St
Wilburton, OK
https://www.eosc.edu
May 2, 2023
LIGHTS OUT
Texas Wesleyan Wind Ensemble
Thomas Willmann, conductor
Ann Waggoner Fine Arts Building
Nicholas Martin Hall
1309 Wesleyan Street
Texas Wesleyan University
Forth Worth, TX
https://txwes.edu/academics/artssciences/
undergraduate-majors/music/news-and-events/
music-events/wind-ensemble-and-
wesleyan-singers-concert/
  May 3, 2023
CHORD HISTORY
CRADLE THESE ROOTS
David Peoples, piano
Skidaway Island State Park
52 Diamond Causeway
Savannah, GA
https://www.electrophonicconcerts.com
  May 4, 2023
OF WOOD AND TOUCH
Wurtz-Berger Duo
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL
https://epiphanychi.com/events/
golden-hour-featuring-the-composer-discovery-
project-amy-wurtz-berger-duo/
May 5, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Blinn College Wind Symphony
Sarah Burke, conductor
Blinn College
Dr. W.W. O'Donnell Performing Arts Center
600 Blinn Boulevard
Brenham TX 77833
https://www.blinn.edu/music/index.html
May 6, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Whatcom Wind Ensemble
Mitchell Degrace, conductor
WWU Performing Arts Center
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
http://whatcomwindensemble.weebly.com
May 8, 2023
CHORD HISTORY
CRADLE THESE ROOTS
David Peoples, piano
J. Bryan Floyd Community Center
1030 Possum Trot Rd
North Myrtle Beach, SC
https://www.electrophonicconcerts.com
May 9, 2023
CHORD HISTORY
CRADLE THESE ROOTS
David Peoples, piano
Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center
120 S 2nd St
Wilmington, NC
https://www.electrophonicconcerts.com
May 10, 2023
CHORD HISTORY
CRADLE THESE ROOTS
David Peoples, piano
Hammocks Beach State Park
1572 State Rd 1511
Swansboro, NC
https://www.electrophonicconcerts.com
May 13, 2023
AIRBORNE
National Youth Band
Leah McGray, conductor
University of Regina
Regina, Canada
https://www.canadianband.org/nybhome
May 31, 2023
DEPTH SOUNDING (PREMIERE!)
The University of Kentucky Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble
Matthew Hightower, conductor
ITEC conference
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
https://iteaonline.org/itec2023/
JUNE 2023    
June 1, 2023
ARCANA PLANET
David Peoples, piano
Hall County Library Murrayville
4796 Thompson Bridge Rd
Gainesville, GA
https://www.electrophonicconcerts.com/
June 1, 2023
MUSIC FOR TWO BIG INSTRUMENTS
Kevin Waas, tuba
Susan Waas, piano
ITEC conference
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
https://iteaonline.org/itec2023/
June 10, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Dublin Concert Band
Brendan Breslin, conductor
1WML 1 Windmill Lane
D02 F206 Dublin 2 Ireland
http://dublinconcertband.ie/event/
joint-concert-dcb-sbo-hochrein-from-germany/
June 21, 2023
SPARK
Tammy Miller, piano
Mostly Modern Music Festival
Skidmore College
Arthur Zankel Music Hall
Saratoga Springs, NY
https://mostlymodernfestival.org/
June 30, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
2023 Summer Music Academy
Brett A. Richardson, conductor
Texas Lutheran University
Seguin TX
https://www.tlu.edu/about-tlu/community-learning/
summer-programs/summer-music-academy
 
JULY 2023    
July 1, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
(Winning performance
in the Senior Category of
South of Ireland
Band Championships)

Dublin Concert Band
Brendan Breslin, conductor
Clonakilty Community Hall (Eircode P85 Y753) Dublin, Ireland http://dublinconcertband.ie/
event/south-of-ireland-band-
championships-clonakilty/
July 4, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Dublin Concert Band
Brendan Breslin, conductor
1WML 1 Windmill Lane
D02 F206 Dublin 2 Ireland
July 9, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Wind Orchestra
Alistair Gibson, conductor
Dobbie Hall Larbert
Main Street
Larbert, Falkirk FK5 4BL
FK5 4 Larbert, UK
Larbert, Scotland
https://dobbiehall.org.uk
July 27, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
University of New South Wales Wind Symphony
Michael Tierney, conductor
University of New South Wales
Sydney, Australia
https://www.music.unsw.edu.au/
instrumental/unsw-wind-symphony
   
SEPTEMBER 2023    
September 10, 2023
DESERT NOTES
Il Trio Ultrasonic
Daniele Scanziani, oboe, Paolo Biagini, bassoon,
Vittorio Rabagliati, piano
Conservatorio
Sala Puccini
Via Conservatorio 12
20122 Milano, Italy
https://www.consmi.it/it/491/news/7423/musica-maestri-viii-edizione-10-settembre
September 21, 2023
RE:PAIR
San Diego Winds
Pamela Vliek Martchev, flute
Sarah Skuster, oboe
Cuyamaca College
Samuel M. Ciccati Performing Arts Center
Cuyamaca College, B-building
900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy
El Cajon, CA
https://gcccd.universitytickets.com/
w/default.aspx
September 24, 2023
LIGHTS OUT
Oconee Winds Community Wind Orchestra
Gena Sykes, conductor
Walhalla High School
4701 SC-11
Walhalla, SC
http://oconeewinds.org
OCTOBER 2023    
October 7, 2023
WATER VOYAGES
Adelante Winds
Gary Fair, clarinet
Sabrina Stovall, bassoon
KMFA Draylen Mason Music Studio
41 Navasota Street
Austin, TX
https://adelantewindsoffbeat.planningpod.com
October 10, 2023
LIQUID COMPASS
Northeastern Illinois University
Wind Ensemble
Travis Heath, conductor
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N St Louis Ave
Chicago, IL
https://www.neiu.edu/university-life/
university-events-calendar/
arts-and-lectures-events?
trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%
26eventid%3D896595297
October 13, 2023
SUSPENDED
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Wind Symphony
John Stewart, conductor
Gantner Concert Hall
Haas Fine Art Center
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
https://calendar.uwec.edu/music-arts/
event/43326-symphony-band-wind-symphony-concert
October 21, 2023
LIGHTS OUT
Memorial University Wind Ensemble
Dylan Rook Maddix, conductor
D.F. Cook Recital Hall
Memorial University
222 Elizabeth Ave
St John's, NL, Canada
https://mun.ca/music/events/concert-series/
October 23, 2023
LIQUID COMPASS
LIGHTS OUT
Coker University Band
Reed Hanna, conductor
Watson Theater
Coker University
300 E. College Avenue
Hartsville, SC
https://www.coker.edu/campus-calendar/
October 29, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Ripon College Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Tobin Shucha, conductor
C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts
Demmer Recital Hall
Ripon College
300 W. Seward St.
Ripon, WI
https://ripon.edu/event/chamber-winds-
symphonic-wind-ensemble-concert/
October 30, 2023
WATER CROSSING
Justin Nguyen, clarinet
Festival of New American Music (FeNAM)
Capistrano Hall
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters
/music/_internal/_documents/
2023-fenam-schedule.pdf
   
NOVEMBER 2023    
November 2, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Navy Band Northwest
Joel Thiesfeldt, conductor
Ballard High School
Seattle, WA
https://cnrnw.cnic.navy.mil/About/
Tenant-Commands/Navy-Band-Northwest/
November 3, 2023
ELEGY
Mary Thornton, trumpet
Carrie Pierce, cello
Paul Erickson, piano
First United Methodist Church
900 S Shoreline Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX
https://www.ccfumc.com/firstfridayconcert
November 4, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Thornton Community Band
Thomas H. Palmatier, conductor
Prairie View High School
12909 E. 120th Ave
Henderson, Colorado
http://www.thorntoncommunityband.org
November 8, 2023
LIGHTS OUT
West Valley College Symphonic Band
Troy Davis, conductor
West Valley College
14000 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA
https://www.westvalley.edu/academics/
music/calendar.html
November 11, 2023
OFF THE EDGE
Harmonie De Kunstvrienden
Filip Covents, conductor
De Kunstvrienden Merksplas
Merksplas, Belgium
https://www.kunstvrienden.be/
2023/05/27/concert-gene-thomas-11-november/
November 14, 2023
BREATHE
The University of New Mexico Wind Symphony
Emily Moss, conductor
The University of New Mexico
Popejoy Hall
203 Cornell Dr.
Albuquerque, NM
https://music.unm.edu/events-calendar/
November 14, 2023
BREATHE
Elon University Wind Ensemble
Jonathan Poquette, conductor
Center for the Arts
Elon University
2800 Campus Box
Elon, NC
https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/arts-and-sciences/music/band/concert-ensembles/wind-ensemble/
November 14, 2023
TIGHT SQUEEZE
Southern Wesleyan University Wind Ensemble
Greg Day, conductor
Southern Wesleyan University
907 Wesleyan Drive
Central, SC
https://www.swu.edu/event/
18440837-2023-11-14-wind-ensemble/
November 15, 2023
SHINY KISS
Nicole Riner, flute
Missouri Western State University
4525 Downs Drive
St. Joseph, MO
https://www.missouriwestern.edu/music/
events/2023-11/
November 16, 2023
ROCK MUSIC
Hendrix College Wind Ensemble
Gretchen Renshaw James, conductor
Hendrix College
Staples Auditorium
1600 Washington Avenue
Conway, AR
https://www.hendrix.edu/music/
music.aspx?id=99727
November 18, 2023
KETTLE BREW
Kyle Auth, percussion
Capital University
1 College and Main
Columbus, OH
https://www.capital.edu/calendar/
November 19, 2023
TRAIN OF THOUGHT
UCF Chamber Winds
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
https://events.ucf.edu/event/
2973993/chamber-winds-recital/
November 19, 2023
TRAIN OF THOUGHT
Burlington Chamber Ensemble
Capitol Theater
211 North 3rd St.
Burlington, IA
https://burlingtoncapitoltheater.com
November 25, 2023
PAPER CUT
Salceda de Caselas Cultural Band
Juan Lois Diéguez, conductor
Salceda de Caselas
Galicia, Spain
https://www.facebook.com/banda.desalceda/
November 26, 2023
DESERT TIDE
Marina Notaro, soprano saxophone
Casa delle Donne di Milano
Milan, Italy
https://electroclassicfestival.com/eventi/
marina-notaro-sax-e-live-electronics/
https://www.casadonnemilano.it
November 28, 2023
LIGHTS OUT
Northeastern Illinois University
Wind Ensemble
Travis Heath, conductor
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N St Louis Ave
Chicago, IL
https://www.neiu.edu/university-life/
university-events-calendar/
arts-and-lectures-events?
trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%
26eventid%3D896595297
   
DECEMBER 2023    
December 1, 2023
WATER CROSSING
Justin Nguyen, clarinet
Capistrano Hall
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
https://events.csus.edu/sacramento-state-department-of-music/
Clarinet-Studio/E167325390
December 1, 2023
TRAINS OF THOUGHT
Yale Concert Band
Tom Duffy, conductor
Woolsey Hall
Yale University
New Haven, CT
https://events.newhavenindependent.org/
calendar/event/10749126/
December 9, 2023
BELOW
Peyton Aujay, tuba
William W. Orr Auditorium
Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA
https://www.westminster.edu/academics/
schools/music/calendar.cfm
     

 

 

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