UW Symphonic Band Presents Wind Odyssey April 30

The University of Wyoming Symphonic Band, directed by Bryan Raya, presents “A Wind Odyssey” Monday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

Tickets for the concert cost $10 for the public, $7 for senior citizens and $6 for students. Tickets are available at the Performing Arts box office and the Wyoming Union information desk, by calling (307) 766-6666 or by going online at www.uwyo.edu/finearts.

“Wind Odyssey” explores both programmatic and artistic developments in music, and features all female composers. Pieces include “Odyssey” by Kimberly Archer; “Dance the Joy Alive” by Nicole Piunno, winner of the 2018 Female Composer Competition; the world premiere of “Into the Unknown” by Karen Robertson, honorable mention in the 2018 Female Composer Competition; “One Life Beautiful” by Julie Giroux; and “Dream Machine” by Katherine Bergman.

“More diverse composers have emerged in recent decades as a development in the profession and in our culture,” Raya says. “It is exciting to present these lesser-known composers and works.”

For more information, call Raya at (307) 766-5242 or email braya@uwyo.edu.