Atlanta Wind Symphony 2021-22 Concert Season

For its 42nd season, the Atlanta Wind Symphony has planned an exciting season of six live concerts. Under the leadership of Dr. David Kehler, Music Director, the AWS has grown to over 75 members and was selected to perform this year at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, the world’s largest instrumental music conference. The AWS has taken steps to make concerts safe for performers and audiences. All AWS performers are required to provide proof of vaccination. The seating capacity of all performance venues is 3 to 4 times greater than the number of anticipated patrons, allowing ample room for social distancing. Audiences are also encouraged to wear masks. Admission to all concerts is free, with tickets available at the door or in advance on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com.

The Atlanta Wind Symphony’s community outreach programs include inviting outstanding high school ensembles to share concerts. The Milton High School Wind Ensemble, directed by Chris Shumick, takes the stage for the first half of the concert, followed by the Atlanta Wind Symphony. The two wind ensembles join forces for a combined finale, Claude T. Smith's Eternal Father, Strong to Save a treasured icon of wind band repertoire.

The Atlanta Wind Symphony’s joint performances with outstanding high school ensembles have been very popular in prior seasons, resulting in a second joint concert this season. The Chattahoochee High School Wind Ensemble, directed by Nick Garafalo, takes the stage for the first half of the concert, followed by the Atlanta Wind Symphony. The concert closes with a combined band performance of popular film composer John Williams’ March from "1941."

For over 40 years the Atlanta Wind Symphony has joined forces with the Roswell United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir to present a combined performance of new and traditional patriotic music in celebration of Independence Day. Admission is free. Tickets are encouraged to ensure seating and can be obtained in advance from the RUMC Worship Arts Office.