BYU’s Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony Will Hold Their Final Performances in the de Jong Concert Hall on October 26 and 27
Step into the de Jong Concert Hall for back-to-back farewell performances from the Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony. The Symphonic Band will perform “Godspeed!” and the Wind Symphony will present the enlivening “I Could Have Danced All Night.”
Directed by Nate Seamons, the Symphonic Band will give a final tribute and say Godspeed to the de Jong concert hall and the Harris Fine Arts Center with their performance on Wednesday, October 26. This will be the Symphonic Band’s last performance in the historic space and both band and audience members will have an opportunity to honor their memories of the building.
This performance will be representative of conductors of the Symphonic Band for the last 36 years, with former conductors Don Peterson and Kirt Saville invited back to BYU to conduct the performance.
The School of Music described this performance as a way to, “recall and recount memorable performances from the past and say goodbye.”
The following evening will celebrate culture and dance. Directed by Shawn Smith, the Wind Symphony will provide a selection of music inspired by dances from various cultures and nations.
The School of Music told viewers to “get ready to tap your toes and move in your seats. This music will make it hard to sit still!”
The de Jong concert hall will continue to be used for the rest of the year, but this will be the last performances of the Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony in the space. Don’t miss these two performances, each showing for just one night. Choose from the Symphonic Band or Wind Symphony or indulge yourself in musical masterpieces and attend both.
Tickets and Show Details:
Symphonic Band: Godspeed!
- Wednesday, October 26 | 7:30 pm
Location: de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center
Price: $7–8
Tickets: available in person at the HFAC ticket office, by phone at (801) 422-2981 or online
BYU Wind Symphony: I Could Have Danced All Night
- Thursday October 27 | 7:30 pm
Location: de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center
Price: $8–9
Tickets: available in person at the HFAC ticket office, by phone at (801) 422-2981 or online