The Carthage Wind Symphony presents concerts and participates in various campus and community events. Carthage bands have had a place in the life of the college since the late 1870s. Today the Wind Symphony continues this tradition by enhancing both the ceremonial events and the musical life of the college. This ensemble is known for performing innovative and interesting programs of the best of wind literature from the early years of wind music to music using the techniques of the current era.
Membership is by audition.
This concert will feature a wide variety of fine band literature, plus two outstanding guest soloists playing the tuba and clarinet. There is no admission charge. Our soloists William Winkle has been sponsered by Yamaha as a tuba virtuoso for over twenty-five years. Several compositions having been written espressly for him. He has performed countless times throughout the Midwest and has given hundreds of tuba clinics and masterclasses.