Founded in 2014, the Wilmington Symphonic Winds (WSW) is a symphonic band active in the Cape Fear region of North & South Carolina. Striving to be a resource to our community, the ensemble’s mission is to provide educational outreach as well as memorable performances of the highest quality wind band music in a variety of musical styles for the public at large. The ensemble’s musical leadership has been provided by Artistic Director and Conductor, Mr. Dominic Talanca, since the ensemble’s fourth season.
Guest Conductor, Paul Murtha
Guest Singer Alexis Raeana and Trumpet Stephen Luck
Rise Program-
I. Beginnings by Adam Schoenberg
Hymn for the Lost and the Living by Eric Ewazen
Rise Up by Andra Day & Jennifer Decilveo (Featuring Alexis Raeana)
Come Sunday – II. Shout! by Omar Thomas
Also Sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss/Longfield
Autumn by Cait Nishimura
Hellcat Concerto by Paul Murtha
(Featuring Stephen Luck, trumpet/Paul Murtha, guest conductor)
Rise – II. Farewell Song by Adam Schoenberg
and more….