SF State Wind Ensemble and Skyline College Jazz Band [Canceled]

Presented by SF State School of Music

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Please note: This event is canceled to help limit the potential exposure of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). For updated information on SF State’s response to COVID-19, visit the University’s novel coronavirus information page.

SF State Wind Ensemble

The SF State Wind Ensemble is comprised of about 65 musicians, including students, faculty, staff and community members. While offering performers opportunities to expand their technical, intellectual and musical horizons, the ensemble intends to broaden performance and teaching skills by cultivating an interest in wind music as an integral part of the American music scene. Wind Ensemble alumni perform all across the globe and hold teaching positions or leadership roles in their respective major areas of concentration throughout the U.S. Conducted by Zachary Bruno.

Wind Ensemble performances feature new compositions for wind band in addition to works from the core wind literature. The ensemble is dedicated to presenting an exciting variety of challenging repertoire from all musical periods, cultures and styles. The ensemble commissions new music, presents world premieres and collaborates with renowned guest artists.

Skyline College Jazz Band

The Skyline College Jazz Band is an auditioned ensemble of musicians who play trumpet, trombone, saxophone, and rhythm section instruments. Under the direction of Zachary Bruno, the band performs jazz, rock and pop repertoire at community events, sporting events and showcases in and around San Mateo County.

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Program Items

J.P. Sousa Hands Across the Sea
J.S. Bach Fantasia in G Major, BWV 572
W.W. Jenkins An American Overture
J. Williams Raider’s March
Beethoven Egmont Overture

Performers

Zachary Bruno Director

Knuth Music Hall, SF State University

Knuth Music Hall, SF State University

1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
United States