A Symphony Of Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion
COLORADO WIND ENSEMBLE
Celebrating Season 44
Announcing 2026 / 2027 Season
Summits
Summits celebrates the pursuit of excellence and the journeys that lead us to new heights. Inspired by Colorado’s mountain landscapes and honoring the enduring legacy of H. Robert Reynolds, this concert also pays tribute to Dr. Ken “Doc” Singleton and his profound impact on our music community. As the ensemble prepares for its Midwest Clinic performance, we recognize the summits already reached, the mentors and musicians who have shaped our journey, and those still ahead
Saturday, November 14
King Center Concert Hall, 7:30 PM
Wonderlands
Wonderlands celebrates the imagination, creativity, and artistry of today’s leading women composers. From the ceremonial brilliance of Archer’s Fanfare Politeia to the vibrant energy of Galbraith’s Febris Ver, the program invites listeners into musical worlds both familiar and fantastical. These works create a collection of musical wonderlands – places of discovery, storytelling, reflection, and celebration.
Saturday, February 20
King Center Concert Hall, 7:30 PM
Fiesta y Fuego
Fiesta y Fuego is an evening of passion, celebration, and vibrant musical storytelling inspired by the rich traditions of Spain and Latin America. From fiery dances and colorful processions to moments of lyric beauty and reflection, this program explores rhythms, melodies, and cultural influences while featuring Loren Meaux on the stunning Concerto for Oboe and Wind Ensemble by Oscar Navaro.
Saturday, March 13
Littleton UMC, 7:30 PM
Radiance
Radiance celebrates the transformative power of music. Featuring Dr. Joe Galema on organ, this program moves from the luminous textures of Biedenbender’s Luminescence and the evocative contrasts of Giroux’s Shadow Falls to the vibrant energy of Cuong’s Jim and John. The season culminates with David Maslanka’s epic Symphony No. 4, a seminal masterpiece of the wind band repertoire that brings together profound expression, spiritual intensity, and breathtaking musical power. Radiance offers a fitting conclusion to a monumental season: a celebration of light, sound, and the extraordinary heights music can reach.
Saturday, May 8
King Center Concert Hall, 7:30 PM
The Colorado Wind Ensemble has been chosen to perform at The Midwest Clinic under the category of Adult/Community Concert Band. There is only one other band performing in this category.
The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference offers guests interested in music education an array of clinics and exhibits, as well as access to music and teaching icons. The conference will also focus on industry trends and future topics in business and music education. With more than 18,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 40 countries, The Midwest Clinic offers music educators and musicians alike an unmatched networking opportunity.