WKU Symphonic Band “Diamonds in the Sky”

• Friday April 24th, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
• Van Meter Hall - $5 general admission (buy at door)
• The Symphonic Band is performing a concert called “Diamonds in the Sky” based on a star theme. Pieces from Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Variations to James Barnes Variants on a Moravian Hymn (O Cheering Star). We will feature Sophomore Soprano, Kiris Ray, on Steven Bryant’s All Stars Are Love. How could we do a program of stars without something from Star Wars - come out and hear Star Wars - The Marches!

WKU Wind Ensemble

• Program will feature the following works for wind band:

  Sousa – Sesquicentennial Exposition March. Written in 1926 by John Philip Sousa to celebrate America’s 150th anniversary of independence.

  Weber – Clarinet Concerto #1 – mvt. III Rondo

  Performed by sophomore Andrew Blosser, winner of the 2026 WKU Concerto Competition.

  Viet Coung – Deciduous. This is a contemporary work for wind band that explores new color palettes for the wind band.

  David Maslanka – Symphony No. 7. This 35 minute, four movement symphony for band features wind band with piano (performed by Dr. Zachary Lopes).