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Calgary Wind Symphony – free concert

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When

July 30 | 7PM

Where

YAC Mainstage

Admission

Free

This is a free event. No tickets are required.

We are community musicians from all walks of life: women and men, young and young-at-heart, native Calgarians and new arrivals. We come together every week to share in the enjoyment of preparing music for our concerts and are one of the premier community instrumental organizations in Calgary.
 
We are proud of our long and distinguished history going back to 1947. The group was
originally known as the Calgary Concert Band and over the decades we have been inspired by the leadership of many fine conductors such as, Captain Ray MacLeod, Steve Franse and currently, Dr. Jeremy Brown.
 
In 2012, the name was officially changed to The Calgary Wind Symphony to reflect an ensemble that actively performs the best of modern repertoire for large wind ensembles as well as the beloved classics of the concert band tradition. Our programs showcase innovative new pieces as well as honouring our musical roots.
 
We perform four major concerts a year in the Eckhardt-Grammate Concert Hall, and a historic summer concert series at Calgary’s Riley Park. The Calgary Wind Symphony has commissioned and premiered numerous new works for wind band, including the Canadian premieres of Slipstream and Flat Out Covering Ground by Junoaward-winning composers Jordan Nobles and Allan Bell and in 2024, Where the Mountains Have No Names by Ben Johnston-Urey.
 
The CWS has performed twice at the Mid-European Conference and was invited to perform
at the Edmonton Cantando Festival in 2017 and again in 2024. We are honoured to have you as our audience and hope you enjoy the musical ride as much as we do.