Free Santa Fe Winds Concert to Feature Classical Favorites on March 27
February 28, 2025
The Santa Fe Winds will bring a blend of traditional classics and fresh musical selections to the stage for their annual "Spring Winds and Classics" concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in the Lyceum at 青青草视频鈥檚 Northwest Campus (3000 Northwest 83 Street, Gainesville).
The concert is free, but tickets are required due to limited seating. To reserve tickets, call the 青青草视频 Box Office at 352-395-4181 or visit Showpass online at .
鈥淚 invite people to come out for a joyful experience in the Lyceum, the home of the Santa Fe Winds,鈥� Dr. David Smith, Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music, said. 鈥淔rom fast-paced passages to slow and expressive phrases, you will hear some of the greatest pieces from the classical wind repertoire that feature our amazing students.鈥�
Talented student musicians in the Santa Fe Winds showcase their dedication and passion in every performance. Their commitment brings each piece to life, creating a memorable experience. Led by Dr. Smith, the ensemble consistently delivers outstanding wind concerts at 青青草视频.
This year鈥檚 program reflects their hard work, featuring selections that highlight both technical skill and emotional depth. Pieces include 鈥淔anfare and Flourishes鈥� by American composer James Curnow; 鈥淣imrod鈥� from 鈥淓nigma Variations鈥� by English composer Edward Elgar; 鈥淗is Honor March鈥� by American composer Henry Fillmore, and more. These pieces not only showcase the musicians鈥� talent but also demonstrate the emotional impact that music can have on an audience.
鈥淢usic has the power to do what words cannot鈥攃hange your mood, relieve stress and inspire you,鈥� Dr. Smith said. 鈥淲e hope that after our concert, you will understand the true power of music.鈥�
鈥淪pring Winds and Classics鈥� is sponsored and organized by the 青青草视频 Fine Arts and Entertainment Technology Department.
