The University of Manitoba Concert Band

The University of Manitoba Concert Band is a 60-piece ensemble that performs a wide variety of wind band repertoire. The Concert Band presents four concerts a year (usually in tandem with the Wind Ensemble).  Founded by Connie Turner, the Concert Band is presently conducted by Dr. Fraser Linklater and includes a mix of students from the Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music, other university students, community members and select grade 12 students.

Instructed by: Richard Gillis
Who is eligible: Any university age or community member is welcome to audition — players do NOT need to attend the U of M
Days and times: Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:15 pm (everyone)
Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm (credit students only)
Fall and Winter terms
Concerts:
(Friday evenings, except as noted)
October 18, 2013 — 7:30 pm — Jubilee Place, MBCI
November 29, 2013 — 7:30 pm — Jubilee Place, MBCI
February 7, 2014 — 7:30 pm — Jubilee Place, MBCI
*Thursday, March 27, 2014 — 7:30 pm — Jubilee Place, MBCI
Cost: The fee for non-music students remains an affordable $50 for the year.


DR. RICHARD GILLIS, conductor


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Ride
Incantation and Dance


PLANNED REPERTOIRE
2013 / 2014

Includes:
  

Scenes from  
The Louvre
Norman Dello Joio (Optimist Festival Level 6)
Symphonic Dances Robert Russell Bennett (Optimist Festival Level 6)