Northwest Missouri State University’s Concert Band will present its first concert of the fall semester at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in the Charles Johnson Theater at the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building.
The performance is free and open to the public.
Under the direction of Dr. Max Gerhart, who joined the Northwest faculty this fall as a music lecturer, the Concert Band will perform works representing distinct musical traditions, ranging from Appalachian melodies to traditional French dances.
“The Concert Band at Northwest serves several invaluable functions,” Gerhart said. “It encourages engagement and collaboration between our students and the Maryville community. It provides a free and high-quality musical product for all to enjoy, and it gives our musicians real-world performance opportunities.”
Founded in 2021, the Concert Band features brass, woodwind, percussion and string bass instruments. The ensemble performs a variety of works from different time periods and styles, including historically significant pieces and new compositions.
Membership in the Concert Band is open to all Northwest students, employees and community members, with no audition required. The group presents two concerts each semester.
The Concert Band’s next performance is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 11, alongside the Northwest Concert Choir.
For more information about Northwest’s musical ensembles and upcoming performances, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/finearts/music.
