While not heavily publicized, the Cornell Wind Symphony Concert was an amazing concert. Featuring dancers from Cornell’s performing arts program and the US Air Force Heritage of America Band, it was an exciting performance featuring a very diverse song selection, ranging from the Armed Forces of America medley to songs from Westside Story. It was hilarious when the bassist from the Air Force band came on stage and everyone started clapping thinking he was the conductor. The concert was a wild ride, consisting primarily of rousing melodies and beats from across the gamut of genres, featuring both Latin American Salsa beats along with the rhythmic marches of Sousa. While it is difficult to capture the beauty of the music in words, here is the link below so you can watch it yourself.
I’m so happy you enjoyed the event! As a member of the ensemble, I love sharing our music with others, and it always makes me excited when I know that people can connect to the music we play. I hope you’ll consider coming to another concert in the future!