Welcome to the University Bands 2018-19 concert season. We have two performing ensembles: Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band. Dr. Andy Collinsworth conducts both.
The season includes three full-length concerts and three free mini-performances as part of the annual Wind Band and Orchestra Festival on March 6-8.
Friday, September 13, 2019
Pops On the Lawn
SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY BANDS 2019-2020 SEASON Symphonic Wind Ensemble Andy Collinsworth, Conductor Pops on the Lawn Friday, September 13, 2019 Wine Spectator Learning Center Lawn 12:00-1:30 pm
Bring your lunch and join us on the lawn area outside the Wine Spectator Learning Center for an afternoon of light concert fare and popular music! Enjoy the afternoon sun as you nosh while listening to the music of George Gershwin, George M. Cohan, The Beach Boys, John Williams, John Philip Sousa and more!
This event is free and open to the public.View Event Details
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Frankenstein
The Sonoma State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble will bring to life, with music by composer Michael Shapiro, James Whale’s classic thriller Frankenstein! Starring Colin Clive and Boris Karloff in his debuting role as the Monster, the 1931 classic film did not contain any incidental music.
Thanks to composer Michael Shapiro, that has changed! The SWE will perform his haunting 2002 score to accompany the screening of the film! Bring the popcorn and don your favorite costume, because this event is going to be a scream !
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Frankenstein on Halloween
The Sonoma State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble will bring to life, with music by composer Michael Shapiro, James Whale’s classic thriller Frankenstein! Starring Colin Clive and Boris Karloff in his debuting role as the Monster, the 1931 classic film did not contain any incidental music.
Thanks to composer Michael Shapiro, that has changed! The SWE will perform his haunting 2002 score to accompany the screening of the film! Bring the popcorn and don your favorite costume, because this event is going to be a scream !
“The premiere here at the Film Center…was a great success…particularly because...View Event Details
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Concert Band Andy Collinsworth, Conductor Kim Mieder, Guest Conductor Far Away Lands Weill Hall Wednesday, December 11, 2019 7:30 pm Tickets are $8, including parking
Join us for an exciting evening of music for Wind Band from places near and far. Featured on this concert is SSU Trumpet professor, Daniel Gianola-Norris performing Alexandra Pahkmutova’s exotic Trumpet Concerto .
Additional Repertoire for this concert to be announced soon! View Event Details
Monday, December 16, 2019
Noma Winds
Noma Winds is the Sonoma State University Department of Music’s premier youth wind ensemble. The group offers Sonoma County students a rich cultural and educational support group for high school instrumentalists currently enrolled in a band program, are home-schooled or otherwise don’t have access to a band program at their school. All current and recently graduated high school wind, brass and percussionists are invited to join this free program.View Event Details
Friday, January 24, 2020
Sonoma County Honor Bands Festival
Sonoma State University proudly hosts the Sonoma County Middle and High School Honor Band Festival on Friday and Saturday, January 24-25, at the Green Music Center's Weill Hall. Rehearsals are open to the public. Daily parking charges $5 in effect. The Sonoma County Honor Band Concert takes place on Saturday, January 25, at 7:30 pm in Weill Hall. Tickets are $8 and free to SSU students. View Event Details
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Honor Bands Festival Finale
The Sonoma County Honor Bands open rehearsals prepared them for tonight's performance. Join us in beautiful Weill Hall for the band's concert finale.View Event Details
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - Thursday, March 12, 2020
8th Annual Sonoma Invitational Festival March 11, 12, 13, 2020
Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Concert Band Andy Collinsworth, Conductor Kim Mieder, Guest Conductor 8th annual Sonoma Invitational Festival Weill Hall March 11, 12, 13, 2020 The Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band play host to over 2,500 students from 45 high school ensembles at the 8th annual Sonoma Invitational Wind Band and Orchestra Festival March 11, 12, 13. Over the course of three days, high school ensembles will perform on the Weill Hall stage for a distinguished panel of collegiate adjudicators between the hours of 8:00 am-6:00 pm. The university SWE and Concert Band will perform each...View Event Details
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Sonoma Invitational Band & Orchestra Festival
8th Annual Sonoma Invitational Festival March 11, 12, 13, 2020
Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Concert Band Andy Collinsworth, Conductor Kim Mieder, Guest Conductor 8th annual Sonoma Invitational Festival Weill Hall March 11, 12, 13, 2020 The Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band play host to over 2,500 students from 45 high school ensembles at the 8th annual Sonoma Invitational Wind Band and Orchestra Festival March 11, 12, 13. Over the course of three days, high school ensembles will perform on the Weill Hall stage for a distinguished panel of collegiate adjudicators...View Event Details
Monday, April 13, 2020
Noma Winds Concert
Dr. Kim Mieder’s pioneering community outreach program, NOMA WINDS, presents it’s first concert. As SSU’s Director of Music Education, Dr. Mieder reached out to Bay Area high school instrumentalists. The NOMA WINDS program not only offers performance opportunities but also private instruction, MasterClasses, and the opportunity to play great literature. Email Dr. Mieder at kim.mieder@sonoma.edu for more information. NOMA WINDS is free of charge, but attendance is mandatory. Practices are held Mondays from 6:00-7:30 pm beginning on the 9 th of September.View Event Details