The New York Wind Symphony debuts at Carnegie Hall on June 9

CENTRAL VALLEY — Monroe-Woodbury School District will be well represented at the New York Wind Symphony’s debut performance at legendary Carnegie Hall on Monday, June 9, at 8 p.m.

Thirteen members of the M-W music community, including current and retired teachers and alumni, are members of the prestigious ensemble, led by award-winning conductor, Richard F. Regan.

Regan currently serves as a winds and percussion lessons teacher and wind ensemble conductor at M-W High School.

The Wind Symphony is comprised of more than 50 of the region’s finest symphonic winds and percussionists with a special affinity for wind band music.

Founded in 1989 by Dr. John P. Lynch (the former Monroe-Woodbury High School Wind Ensemble director), the Wind Symphony was created with a mission to present the finest repertoire to the community, and has become a major source of inspiration and opportunity for many young musicians and vocalists in the area with programs such as “Play with the Pros” and the “NYWS Honors Chorus.”

“It is so gratifying to see so many talented M-W musicians performing as part of this wonderful musical ensemble,” said M-W District Music Coordinator Nicole Regan. “Our teachers and former students performing at this level are proof that our music programs help shape futures.”

The program
For its Carnegie Hall debut, the New York Wind Symphony has chosen to perform "Through the Looking Glass" by the prolific, young American composer, Jess Turner.

The piece will be followed by "UFO Concerto for Euphonium and Wind Orchestra," written by Dutch composer and conductor Johan de Meij, who just last year, conducted the North American premiere of his "Symphony of Songs" with the Wind Symphony.

The UFO Concerto will feature euphonium virtuoso, SFC Jason Ham, from the West Point Band.

Then, the popular "Danzón No. 2," by Arturo Márquez, will bring an evening of beautiful and contrasting classical pieces to a close.

For tickets, visit CarnegieHall.org.

Essential information
The Carnegie Hall concert launches a full 2014-15 season for the New York Wind Symphony.

The Wind Symphony moves back into its home at the state-of-the-art Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center this September, where it will begin a year-long celebration of its 25th year.

For concert schedules and more information, visit NYWindSymphony.org.