Foundations
Robert Taylor, conductor
Marking the centennial of Northwestern University Bands, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble opens the 2026-27 concert season with music that has shaped the ensemble’s history and identity. Inspired by the artistic legacies of Glenn Cliffe Bainum, John Paynter, and Mallory Thompson, the program features works cherished by generations of Northwestern conductors, performers, and audiences alike.
Richard Strauss (ed. Robert Taylor), Wiener Philharmoniker Fanfare, AV 109
Richard Strauss, Serenade in E-flat Major, Op. 7
Darius Milhaud, Suite française, Op. 248
Jaromír Weinberger (arr. Glenn Cliffe Bainum), Polka and Fugue from Schwanda the Bagpiper
Malcolm Arnold (arr. John Paynter), Four Scottish Dances
Cost: $8 general public / $5 students with valid ID
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