Alabama Wind Ensemble Concert

The Alabama Wind Ensemble is a select group of the finest wind players and percussionists from within the University Band Program and the School of Music. The ensemble has been invited to perform at prestigious events such as the College Band Directors National Association Convention, the Southern Division of the Music Educators’ National Conference, the American Bandmasters Association, and the Alabama Music Educators Association State Conference. The Alabama Wind Ensemble has commissioned and premiered works by noted composers such as Donald Grantham, Nigel Clarke, Richard Saucedo, and David Maslanka. All concerts are open to the public, free of charge and begin at 7:30 pm (unless otherwise announced). Wind Ensemble performances are available to view online via the UA SOM YouTube channel.

Alabama Wind Ensemble Concert

The Alabama Wind Ensemble is a select group of the finest wind players and percussionists from within the University Band Program and the School of Music. The ensemble has been invited to perform at prestigious events such as the College Band Directors National Association Convention, the Southern Division of the Music Educators’ National Conference, the American Bandmasters Association, and the Alabama Music Educators Association State Conference. The Alabama Wind Ensemble has commissioned and premiered works by noted composers such as Donald Grantham, Nigel Clarke, Richard Saucedo, and David Maslanka. All concerts are open to the public, free of charge and begin at 7:30 pm (unless otherwise announced). Wind Ensemble performances are available to view online via the UA SOM YouTube channel.

Senior Recital: Evan Berry, percussion

MM Recital: Gabe Sanchez, percussion

Percussion Ensemble Concert

Free Admission About the UA Percussion Ensemble Under the leadership of Dr. Andrew Lynge, the award-winning University of Alabama Percussion Ensemble has achieved significant national recognition, with consecutive wins in the 2020 and 2024 Percussive Arts Society International Percussion Ensemble Competitions. The ensemble performs an expansive range of works, from early percussion literature to modern compositions and commissions, while students gain valuable experience in both chamber and large-scale percussion ensembles. Members of the UA Percussion Studio develop as versatile professionals equipped for diverse roles in the music industry, supported by faculty with active national and international careers as performers and scholars. The ensemble’s 2024 debut album, Fear/Release, released on the Equilibrium Recording Label, features works by composers such as Akiho, Reid, Peruzzolo-Vieira, Curtis, Muhly, and Psathas. For More Information Contact:  Dr. Andrew Lynge, UA Director of Percussion Studies  205-348-8222 or amlynge@ua.edu Social Media Subscribe to our YouTube Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram