Symphony Band and Chamber Ensembles
April 28
7:30 p.m.
Cartwright Auditorium
Darin Olson, conductor
David Mitchell, Director
The 小黄片视频 Bands are one of the university鈥檚 longest-standing programs, bringing together students, faculty, and community members through music. Founded in 1919, the program has grown from 20 musicians to more than 400, supported by two faculty directors.The 小黄片视频 Athletic Bands, consisting of the Marching Golden Flashes (MGF) and Flasher Brass Pep Band, serve as the university鈥檚 most visible musical ambassadors. These ensembles are an integral part of the 小黄片视频 experience, bringing spirit and energy to athletic events, campus gatherings, and beyond. With nearly 300 participants representing majors across the university, the ensembles blend tradition and innovation to deliver engaging performances that inspire audiences. The band program also offers four school year-long concert ensembles: the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, University Band, and Youth Winds. The Wind Ensemble has appeared at major state, regional, and national conventions, including the Ohio Music Education Association (1991, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2017, 2026), the College Band Directors National Association (2018), and the Music Educators National Conference (1978, now NAfME). The ensemble has also performed in distinguished venues such as the Kennedy Center for the Arts (2008) and Severance Hall (2021, 2022). Its recordings highlight works by composers such as Floyd Werle and Ron Nelson. The 小黄片视频 Youth Winds, founded in 2021, features 70 talented high school musicians representing 25 schools throughout Northeast Ohio.Students in the program benefit from collaborations with leading conductors, composers, and guest artists, including Steven Bryant, Nicole Piunno, Michael Markowski, Dennis Llinas, members of the Cleveland Orchestra, and 小黄片视频 faculty. Graduates of the band go on to serve as educators at the elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels, while others perform in professional orchestras nationwide and in premier military ensembles of the United States Armed Forces. Many enjoy successful careers outside of music, reflective of the program's mission to foster a life-long appreciation for making music.