NW Missouri Times

The Wind Symphony of Northwest Missouri State University is gearing up to present its spring concert on Thursday, April 11. The concert, which will take place at 7 p.m. in the Mary Linn Auditorium at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts, is free and open to the public.

As part of the event, the program will pay tribute to its members who are participating in their final concert with the Wind Symphony. Additionally, there will be a special performance featuring members of the University’s music faculty playing an arrangement of Astor Piazzolla’s “Libertango” by Northwest alumnus Robert Langenfeld. This performance is dedicated to John Bell, a Northwest artist-in-residence and the conductor of the Wind Symphony, who is retiring at the conclusion of the spring semester.

The concert will also showcase a diverse repertoire including pieces such as the “Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare” by Richard Strauss, selected movements from “Lincolnshire Posy” by Percy Grainger, “Lux Aurumque” by Eric Whitacre, and “Zoom” by Scott Boerma.

The Northwest Wind Symphony, known as the University’s premier wind ensemble, is recognized for performing a wide range of musical styles and periods, including contemporary works for wind bands.

For those interested in learning more about upcoming events and music ensembles in Northwest’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts, further information can be found on the university's website.