Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble Concludes 10th Anniversary With TRADITIONS Concert

Before Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble (PSYWE) leaves on its first international tour in July, the talented young musicians conclude their milestone 10th anniversary season by paying homage to the band tradition, as well as the ensemble's history in the Pacific Symphony family. The concert, "Traditions," kicks off with Paul Basler's thrilling work, "Carnival," followed by Johann Sebastian Bach's "Fervent is My Longing" (Chorale Prelude) and "Little" Fugue in G Minor. At the center are two cornerstone works for wind ensemble-Ralph Vaughan Williams' "English Folk Song Suite" and Gustav Holst's First Suite in E-flat-to celebrate the wind band culture's deep-rooted tradition. "Radetzky March" by Johann Strauss Sr. concludes the concert on a victorious note.

Led by Music Director Gregory X. Whitmore and featuring guest conductor and former PSYWE music director, Joshua Roach, the Wind Ensemble performs its season finale on Sunday, May 21, at 1 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, this season's concerts are free to attend, but tickets are required. To reserve a general admission seat, call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org.