Experience the Power of Wind Music!
Get ready for an extraordinary musical journey! The Cleveland Winds is thrilled to announce its 2025-2026 performance series, featuring exciting guest ensembles, celebrated guest composers, and our inaugural chamber music recital. Even better—all concerts are free and open to the public!
December 7, 2025: Wondrous Love
Kick off your holiday season with a magnificent afternoon of music!
Join us on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 3 PM in Waetjen Auditorium at Cleveland State University (CSU).
- Guest Ensemble: We are proud to host the Willoughby Fine Arts Association Wind Ensemble, conducted by Mr. Tom Deep, performing seasonal favorites.
- The Cleveland Winds Performance, "Wondrous Love," will feature inspiring selections including two settings of the traditional hymn Wondrous Love, a movement from Dwayne S. Milburn's American Hymnsong Suite, and David Liptak's The Sacred Harp. The program will also include the powerful first movement of Yasuhide Ito's Gloriosa, Oratorio, Percy Grainger's festive setting of The Sussex Mummer’s Christmas Carol, and Alfred Reed’s monumental classic, Russian Christmas Music, all culminating in a surprise closing selection!
A Special Collaboration: The Music of Katahj Copley
The Cleveland Winds, in partnership with the CSU School of Music and the Cleveland Youth Winds Symphony, is excited to co-host a thrilling three-day festival showcasing the dynamic compositions of acclaimed composer Katahj Copley!
Friday, February 27, 2026: An Evening of Wind Ensemble Excellence
- The CSU Wind Ensemble hosts Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony Group 1 (Music Directors Darren Allen and Dan Crain).
- When: Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7 PM
- Where: Waetjen Auditorium, CSU
Saturday, February 28, 2026: Inaugural Chamber Music Recital
- Experience the intimacy and artistry of our first-ever Chamber Ensemble Recital, featuring performers from the Cleveland Winds, the CSU Wind Ensemble, and the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony.
- When: Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 1 PM
- Where: Drinko Recital Hall, CSU
Sunday, March 1, 2026: Youth Wind Symphony Spotlight
- The Cleveland Winds hosts Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony Group 2 (Music Directors Michael Komperda and Mark Awad).
- When: Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 3 PM
- Where: Waetjen Auditorium, CSU
Grand Finale: Amerykahn Graffiti
The culmination of this series will feature a performance of Katahj Copley’s latest major work, Amerykahn Graffiti. This piece is a modern take on Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, but instead of gallery paintings, Copley’s composition is inspired by the vibrant world of street art.
You can explore the inspiration behind this groundbreaking piece on Mr. Copley’s website: https://www.katahjcopleymusic.com/amerykahngraffiti.
Support Local Music
All our concerts are free and open to the public, thanks in part to the support of the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.
While admission is free, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us continue bringing world-class wind music to our community!
We can't wait to see you at a performance!