COLORADO WIND ENSEMBLE

A Symphony Of Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion

Celebrating Season 43

Announcing Our 2025–2026 Season:

A Year of Sound, Story, and Spirit

The Colorado Wind Ensemble is thrilled to unveil our 2025–2026 season—a year that will transport audiences through musical landscapes of glory, rhythm, myth, transformation, and more. With dynamic guest conductors, rising composers, and captivating performances from our talented musicians, this season promises to be one of our most exhilarating yet.

Here’s your first look at the performances that will define our musical journey this year:

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Overture to Light Cavalry – von Suppe / Godfrey
Incantation and Dance – John Barnes Chance
Give Us This Day – David Maslanka
The Light Within – Alan Stein
Wayfaring Stranger – Christopher Nelson
J’ai été au bal – Donald Grantham

Khan – Julie Giroux
Symphony for Band – Vincent Persichetti
The Adventures of Jesse Owens – Michael Daugherty
Raider’s March – John Williams / Lavender
Harvest Concerto – John Mackey

Aegean Festival Overture – Makris / Bader
Jazz Suite No. 2 – Dmitri Shostakovich / de Meij
Commando March – Samuel Barber
Symphonic Metamorphosis – Hindemith / Wilson

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Resplendent Glory – Rossano Galante
Petrichor – Charlie Johnson – Inclusive Repertoire Award Winner
Sunrise at Angel’s Gate – Philip Sparke
Wild Nights – Frank Ticheli
Glory of the Yankee Navy – John Philip Sousa
Deciduous – Viet Cuong
Gloriosa – Yasuhide Ito

Dance Mix Saturday, Oct 11, 2:00 PM @ St. Andrew UMC, (Highlands Ranch)

Overture for Band – John Heins
Danceries (Set I) – Kenneth Hesketh
Grainger Set: Children’s March – Percy Grainger
Gumsucker’s March – Percy Grainger
Masquerade – Anne Clyne / Llinas
Tahiti Trot – Shostakovich / Brubaker
Samba Magic – Basement Jaxx / Sadler

The Great Academy – Joshua Idio – Inclusive Repertoire Award Honorable Mention
A Somerset Rhapsody – Holst / Grundman
Three Washington Statues – Philip Sparke
Bamboo Shoots & City Streets – Benjamin Barker
La Chancla – Dennis Llinas
Avelynn’s Lullaby – Joel Puckett
Acts of Congress – Ryan George

BASSOON & CLARINET AUDITIONS

The CWE is currently accepting submissions for open positions in the Bassoon and Clarinet sections. The deadline to submit a video is Sunday, May 17.

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SILENT AUCTION

Check out our silent auction featuring photography, artwork, a Foothills getaway, concert tickets, and other unique items. You don’t want to miss out!
Bidding starts Friday, May 1st at 8AM MDT!

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