Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band

Johann Sebastian Bach, Xi Wang, Julie Giroux and more

Free or pay what you can

The CU Boulder Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band are excited to welcome you back to Macky Auditorium and perform live music again. Join us for a night of music-making with works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Xi Wang, Julie Giroux, Carlos Simon, Joan Tower, Jack Stamp and Percy Grainger! This concert is a celebration of resilience as we navigate the new academic year.

From orchestras, bands and choirs to jazz, world music and opera to world-class faculty and guest performances, the CU Boulder College of Music brings hundreds of stunning performances to Boulder audiences throughout the academic year.

Performance date and time

Thursday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. MDT

Join us for free or pay what you can

Whether it's $5 or $100, your gift will help the work of the College of Music continue to inspire artistry and discovery, together. Please pay what you can before or after enjoying this special presentation—or join us for free!

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Program

Bach: Fervent is My Longing: Chorale Prelude BWV 727 (1710), Fugue in G Minor: The “Little” BWV 578 (1710); Grainger: The Immovable Do (1940): Giroux: One Life Beautiful (2010); Stamp: Variations on a Bach Chorale: Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott (2000); Bach: Fantasia in G Major, BWV 572 (1712): Tower: Fascinating Ribbons (2001); Simon: Sweet Chariot (2019); Xi: Winter Blossom (2017)

This event will be available both in-person and via livestream. We advise arriving early to secure a seat. Seating is general admission on a first-come-first-served basis.