Two consortium premiere pieces will highlight the Arkansas Tech University Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert on Sunday, Nov. 15.
The performance will begin at 2:30 p.m. in Witherspoon Auditorium, 407 West Q Street on the ATU campus in Russellville. Admission will be free and open to the public.
“In the Depths of Winter” by Nicole Piunno and “Rivers Ascending: Concerto for Tuba” by James Syler are the consortium premiere pieces on the program. Syler will appear as guest composer.
The ATU Symphonic Wind Ensemble will also perform “Vivo” by Zhou Tian, “Love and Nature” by Gala Flagello and “Cadillac Ranch” by Michael Daugherty as part of its final concert of the fall 2026 semester.
The concert is entitled “Earthscapes.”
Dr. Daniel A. Belongia, ATU professor of music and director of bands, serves as conductor for the ATU Symphonic Wind Ensemble.
Learn more about the ATU Department of Music at www.atu.edu/humanities/music.
