Name: EWS 30th Anniversary Gala
Start: 2026-05-30T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Nicholas Music Center

Looking back…. Moving Forward. 30 years of EWS!
EWS will present a program that includes looking back to feature music from some of our favorite performances of the past 30 years, as well as moving forward to celebrate and share the music and musicianship we plan to continue to share with our audiences!

This performance will feature an opening performance by the EWS Youth! Ensemble.

EWS will perform the world premiere of Tyler Harrison's Concerto for Saxophone, featuring saxophone soloist Nick May.

Program selections include:

Part 1: Looking Back
Revelation by Rossano Galante, from the inaugural EWS performance in 1996

English Dances (Set 2) by Malcolm Arnold, from Symphonic Images, EWS’ first album in 1998

Song of Hope by Peter Meecham, featuring EWS’ own Brian Woodward as soloist, from the 2017 International Trumpet Guild Conference in Hershey, PA

The White Rose by J.S. Sousa, performed at the 2021 Midwest Clinic

Part 2: Moving Forward
Concerto for Soprano Sax by Tyler Harrison, featuring soloist Nick May, World Premier

Duende By Luis Serrano Alacaron, soloist Nick May

Paprikash by Julie Giroux, performed at the 2021 Midwest Clinic
If you are unable to join in person, stay tuned for the free livestream link.
Tickets are on sale now, and we have discounts for groups of 10+. Tickets are $30 for adults, and $20 for students and seniors (65 and up). Children 5 and under are welcome and are free, so no ticket is required. All online tickets will be available at WILL CALL one hour prior to the performance. Tickets will also be available for purchase on the day of the performance at the box office, which will open up to one hour before the performance. Doors will open for general seating a half hour before the start of the performance.
Free parking registration information coming soon!
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