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SWE performs with guest saxophonist and Merida musicians

The Central College Symphonic Wind Ensemble and College Community Band, both under the direction of Mitchell Lutch, associate professor of music, will present a concert with several special guest soloists Sunday, Dec. 2 in Douwstra Auditorium at 4 p.m.

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Central collecting donated instruments for Yucatan orchestra

Led by assistant professor of music Mitch Lutch, Central College is sponsoring an instrument donation initiative to benefit the Yucatan Youth Orchestra Program, a music education program based in Merida, Mexico, for students with otherwise limited exposure to music opportunities.

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SWE hosts variety show to benefit Nashville tour

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble at Central College will be hosting a variety show featuring administration, faculty and students on Nov. 7.

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Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs in Sunday Concert Series

The ensemble will perform works by American and British composers. Each piece embodies the nationalism of the featured culture.

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High school students attend Central’s Bandfest

The Central College music department will welcome over 75 students from 14 high schools across Iowa for a day of workshops and a collaborative performance

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Symphonic Wind Ensemble tours in New Orleans

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble kicks off on its annual tour with two performances in central Iowa Jan. 4-5. The ensemble will then host nine performances, titled “Salute to American Composers,” in New Orleans and the surrounding area.

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Sunday Concert Series salutes American composers

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble and College-Community Band perform music by Bernstein, Ticheli, Zdechlik and Gershwin, with special guest Paul Kovacovic.

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Central participates in international music education effort

Central College is sponsoring an instrument donation initiative to benefit the Yucatan Youth Orchestra Program, a music education program based in Merida, Yucatan, for students with otherwise limited exposure to music opportunities.

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