Welcome to the University Bands Spring 2020 concert season. We have two performing ensembles: Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band. conducted by Dr. Andy Collinsworth conducts both as well as Noma Winds which involves our credential students and high school students from across the county directed by Dr. Kim Mieder.
The season includes full-length concerts and three free mini-performances as part of the annual Wind Band and Orchestra Festival on March 11-13.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Concert Band- Real. Good. Music!
We're back making live music again! Join us in a concert celebration of familiar favorites, sentimental melodies and toe-tappers. Featured selections include Rossini's iconic Overture to The Italian in Algiers, John Williams' music to the film The Cowboys, William Grant Still's Folk Suite, marches by Fillmore and Sousa, and much more!
Health and Safety for the 2021-22 Season
Beginning September 20, 2021, we will be implementing the following safety procedures for the 2021-22 Season.
Masks are required when indoors for everyone. All audience members will be...View Event DetailsThursday, October 28, 2021
Symphonic Wind Ensemble: 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 !
“The premiere here at the Film Center…was a great success…particularly because...View Event Details
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Concert Band
Symphonic Wind Ensemble Digital Program
Health and Safety for the 2021-22 Season
Beginning September 20, 2021, we will be implementing the following safety procedures for the 2021-22 Season.
Masks are required when indoors for everyone. All audience members will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test, for indoor seating at the Green Music Center.This includes audience members of all ages. For more information about our health and safety guidelines...View Event Details
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Concert Band with HS Guest
Health and Safety for the 2022 Spring Season
The following safety procedures are required for the 2022 Spring Season:
Masks are required when indoors for everyone. All participants and audience members will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test, for indoor seating at the Green Music Center. This includes audience members of all ages. All participants and audience members must heed all Sonoma County Public Health orders and Sonoma State University safety protocols.For more information about our health and safety guidelines visit:...View Event Details
Thursday, May 12, 2022
SSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Concert Band- Combined Forces
SSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Concert Band featuring USAF Band of the Golden West
Join us for an exciting evening of wind band music featuring the Sonoma State Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band with special guests, the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West. The only active-duty Air Force band west of the Rockies, the Band of the Golden West is comprised of about 60 talented and versatile Airmen-musicians under the command of Major Joseph S. Hansen. In addition to performing for civilian communities throughout the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada,...View Event Details