Wind Ensemble Taking Its Show on the Road

The Arkansas Tech University Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform a pair of collaborative concerts with high school bands from within the region during the first weekend in March.

The ATU ensemble will be joined by the Dardanelle High School Wind Ensemble for a 7 p.m. performance on Friday, March 3, at The Center for the Arts in Russellville.

On Saturday, March 4, the scene will shift to the Fort Smith Southside Auditorium for a 6 p.m. concert featuring the ATU Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the Fort Smith Southside Wind Ensemble.

The students from Arkansas Tech will perform selections from “West Side Story” during both appearances.

Clay Hooten directs the Dardanelle High School Wind Ensemble, while the Fort Smith Southside Wind Ensemble is under the direction of Sean Carrier.

Dr. Daniel A. Belongia is director of bands and associate professor of music at Arkansas Tech.

Learn more about the ATU Department of Music.