Symphonic Band Concert: Heroic Sketches

Symphonic Band

Symphonic Band Music Director: Shawn Chabot^*

“Heroic Sketches”

The Symphonic Band's third concert of the 2026-27 school year features Alfred Reed's Viva Musica! followed by Adoration, a transcription by composer Florence Price who is considered to be the first Black female to be recognized as an orchestral composer.

The concert continues with Heart on Fire by Viet Cuong, Clare Grundman's Three Sketches for Winds and finishes with Khan by Emmy Award-winning composer Julie Giroux.

Location: Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University

• All are welcome. No tickets or RSVP required. Simply attend and enjoy!
• End times are approximate. 
• If this event has a program, it will be on the Concert Programs page up to one week ahead to print at home or save to your phone. Reading programs (on silenced devices please!) during events is perfectly fine.
• Changes happen. Please revisit this page on the day of the event for potential updates.
• For tips on transit, parking, guest expectations, accessibility and more please visit our Audience Information page. 

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