Wind Band Literature

A Conductor's Perspective by Andy Pease

Hartwick College Wind Ensemble

Here is what’s on the docket for the Hartwick Wind Ensemble for Fall 2024.

We will open the season on October 1 with VOICES, featuring student singers and a special appearance by the Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet.

New Wade ‘n Water – Adolphus Hailstork

The Erie Canal – Maurice Whitney

Polly Oliver – Thomas Root (with guest conductor John Hart)

Eternity in an Hour – Nicole Piunno

Pititi’s Lament – Andrew Pease

Toro Mata – Traditional Peruvian, featuring the Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet

On October 26, we will welcome local high school students to campus for our 8th annual Honor Band, with guest conductor Jason Noble. They will play:

Illumination – David Maslanka

Radiant Moonbeams – David Gillingham

Rhythm Stand – Jennifer Higdon

And the grass sings in the meadows – Travis Cross

On November 21, we will be joined by organist Fideliz Sta. Brigida for our RESONANCES concert.

Resonances I – Ron Nelson

Celebration Fanfare – Satoshi Yagisawa

Chasing Sunlight – Cait Nishimura

Entrata – Steve Danyew

Mars from The Planets – Gustav Holst