University Symphonic Winds: "Soundscapes"

Program
Jack Stamp – Gavorkna Fanfare
D.J. Sparr – Cloud of Witnesses
Joel Puckett – My Eyes Are Full of Shadow
Roshanne Etezahdy – Anahita

About

The CSU Fullerton University Symphonic Winds, under the direction of Associate Director of Bands Dr. Gregory Xavier Whitmore, centers artistry and musical excellence each concert season. The University Symphonic Winds continue to explore new music initiatives each concert season, undertaking commissions and world premieres of new works for winds by renowned and emerging composers. With a primacy towards artistic collaboration, the University Symphonic Winds regularly welcomes composers and guest artists to Orange County for residencies with the ensemble.

Previous composer residencies have featured composers Jack Bertrand, Kevin Charoensri, Kevin Day, Viet Cuong, Frank Duarte, William Healy, Bakhari Nokuri, Adam Schoenberg, Alex Shapiro, Frank Ticheli, Larry Tuttle, and others.  Additionally, the University Symphonic Winds regularly collaborate with guest artists and esteemed conductors from across the United States – including Pacific Symphony Orchestra Music Director Emeritus Carl St. Clair. The CSUF University Symphonic Winds have performed in regional and state conferences as a featured ensemble.