The Twin Ports Wind Orchestra is thrilled to welcome you to our 2026–2027 Concert Season: An Artistic Vision Exploring the Musical Landscapes of the Americas.
This season, we invite you to embark on a powerful musical journey across the Western Hemisphere. From the musical traditions that helped shape the United States to the vibrant and diverse sounds of Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, we will explore the people, cultures, migrations, and musical voices that have created the rich landscape of the Americas.
Along the way, audiences will experience music inspired by folk songs and dances, celebrations and ceremonies, community and identity, history and migration. Each performance will offer a new opportunity to discover the stories behind the music—and the remarkable ways that music connects people across cultures, generations, and geography.
Our journey will also bring exciting opportunities to the Twin Ports, including guest artists and conductors, student soloists, new and commissioned works, and collaborations that connect our community with musicians from across the Americas and beyond.
Through the powerful voices of brass, woodwinds, and percussion, the Twin Ports Wind Orchestra will explore music as a language capable of preserving history, expressing identity, celebrating community, and bringing people together.
This season, we invite you to listen beyond musical boundaries.
Join us as we discover a vast and continually evolving musical landscape, one where cultures meet, traditions transform, and new voices emerge.
Welcome to the 2026–27 season of the Twin Ports Wind Orchestra. Let the journey begin!
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Experience the Twin Ports Wind Orchestra at full strength as we explore exciting contemporary works and musical traditions from across the Americas. Featuring vibrant new music, powerful symphonic works, and a special commissioned piece, this concert is an exciting step into our season-long musical journey.
Celebrate the next generation of musicians with the Twin Ports Wind Orchestra during this year's UMD Honor Band Festival. This special performance brings together outstanding student musicians, inspiring artistry, and an unforgettable celebration of wind band music.
