Category: 2021 – 2022

Join the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble as they take you through the thrilling soundtracks to all your favorite movies! From the classic Disney library to movies inspired by the Broadway stage, you won’t want to miss this incredible audio-cinematic tribute to the silver screen!

Christian Carichner, conductor

Special Guests
Jacquelyn Meunier, guest conductor
Anthea Cheng, flute – 2022 Solo Competition Winner

COVID-19 Guidelines:

• Masks are recommended for this performance.
• Seating in Franklin Jr. High’s large auditorium will be available on the lower level.
• Audience groups are asked to seat themselves at least 6 feet away from other groups seated in the auditorium.

The brilliance and legacy of a composer’s musical output is often not fully realized until long after their passing. This concert features stunning works by American composers who are alive, well, and composing music for bands, orchestras, and choirs. The works on this program represent the energy and “joie de vivre” of the American spirit that inspired these artists to write such amazing music.

Mark Doerffel, conductor

Special Guests
Jayson Gerth, guest conductor
Ryan Rowley, guest conductor
Jackie Schmillen, announcer
Christopher Brandt, saxophone soloist
Tina Haase Findlay, vocalist

COVID-19 Guidelines:

• Masks are recommended for this performance.

It’s time to enjoy the sights and sounds oof the season, while helping those less fortunate than ourselves. Holiday favorites and Latinx American favorites will be performed in this family celebration with a special visit by Santa!

Christian Carichner, conductor

COVID-19 Guidelines:

• Masks are recommended for this performance.
• Seating in Franklin Jr. High’s large auditorium will be available on the lower level.
• Audience groups are asked to seat themselves at least 6 feet away from other groups seated in the auditorium.

People, places, and things are the at the center of each of the pieces performed by the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble. They were a central “spark” of inspiration in their creation. Be it the creative playfulness and loving nature of a child, the wise words of a teacher; there are people in our lives that help to push us towards living and fulfilling a greater purpose. There are places that we have visited that, once you arrive, are absolutely amazing and fill you with a sense of awe and wonder. And don’t forget those items in our lives that we use that takes us to “another place” and escape the here and now; a book, or maybe even a musical instrument that presents you with a welcome challenge.

Come and allow this inspired music to move you and appreciate the people, places, and things in your life that motivate you.

COVID-19 Guidelines:

• Masks are recommended for this performance.
• Seating in Franklin Jr. High’s large auditorium will be available on the lower level.
• Audience groups are asked to seat themselves at least 6 feet away from other groups seated in the auditorium.