Sonoma State University

Upcoming Music Performances in Weill Hall

Monday, September 21, 2026, 11:16am

TO: Campus Community
FR: Andy Collinsworth, Chair of the Department of Music

The Sonoma State University Department of Music invites you to two upcoming performances in Weill Hall.

Symphony Orchestra

Symphony Orchestra, Friday, Sept. 25

The Symphony Orchestra will present its opening concert of the season, "French Impressions," Friday Sept. 25 at 7:30 pm. Under the direction of Dr. Alexander Kahn, the orchestra presents works premiered in Paris during the early twentieth century. SSU Music major and concerto competition co-winner Diego Borges will be featured on clarinet in Debussy’s "Première Rhapsodie," followed by student conductors Alex Roig and Mitchell Thompson leading selections from Fauré’s "Dolly Suite." Concerto competition co-winner Jose Palacios will take the stage for Bozza’s "Ballade" for trombone and orchestra before the evening concludes with Stravinsky’s spectacular 1919 suite from "The Firebird."

This is America

Symphonic Wind Ensemble and USAF Band of the Golden West, Thursday, Oct. 1

Experience an unforgettable celebration of American music with the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the SSU Symphonic Chorus, and the USAF Band of the Golden West, Oct. 1 at 7:30 pm. This is a free concert event!

Under the direction of Dr. Andy Collinsworth, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform John Williams’ iconic "Liberty Fanfare, Twenty-One," a musical tribute to baseball legend Roberto Clemente by composer Giovanni Santos, Aaron Copland’s "Old American Songs," featuring the SSU Symphonic Chorus, a beautiful arrangement of "Sweet Chariot" by Carlos Simon, and Frank Ticheli’s fiery jazz masterpiece, "Blue Shades." The second half of the program features the USAF Band of the Golden West from Travis AFB, under the direction of Capt. Brian O’Donnell.

 

Please join us to celebrate our talented SSU students and the music they bring to life!

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