UVa-Wise band concerts May 4 and May 6

Music lovers, mark your calendars. It’s time for the annual spring band concerts at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise.

On Wednesday, May 4, the UVa-Wise Recorder Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Wise Guys Brass Ensemble will present a chamber music concert. Free and open to the public, the event begins at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of All Faiths.

The UVa-Wise Band Concert on Friday, May 6, includes performances by the Concert Band and Jazz Band. The concert, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. in the UVa-Wise Theatre.

The Concert Band performance will include a medley of songs from the film, “Pirates of the Caribbean” along with the selections “Toccata for Band,” “By Loch and Mountain,” and “Rushmore.”

The Jazz Band will play the popular tunes “Ivory Moon,” “Georgia on My Mind,” and “Kansas City.”

UVa-Wise bands are under the direction of music instructor Richard D. Galyean.

For more information, contact the Office of College Relations at 276-328-0130.