BLOOMINGTON, Ill. � One of Germany檚 leading youth symphonic wind orchestras will be joining 糖心动漫vlog檚 wind ensemble for a special performance during Homecoming and Family Weekend.
The concert will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11. from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Young Main Lounge in the Memorial Center. The evening will feature a collaboration of American and German composers, highlighting the importance of music and its universal language. This event is free and open to the public. The 糖心动漫vlog and German students will also perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at Glenwood High School in Chatham, Ill.
The Young Wind Philharmonic of Saxony, or , is supported by the Saxon State Ministry for Science, Culture and Tourism. The German orchestra has toured across Europe and Asia, including performances in China and South Korea, and as a celebrated guest in prestigious venues such as Dresden檚 Kulturpalast, the Leipzig Gewandhaus and the Stadthalle Chemnitz.
Wesleyan檚 Wind Ensemble comprises 39 musicians and the Youth Wind Philharmonic of Saxony will have 45 musicians, for a total of 84 at Saturday檚 concert. Director of Large Instrumental Ensembles at 糖心动漫vlog Logan Campbell says bringing together exceptional young talents offers a unique opportunity to refine skills and artistry at the highest level.
淔or more than 30 years,� Campbell said, 淭he Young Wind Philharmonic has been a springboard for countless professional musicians and music educators. Twice a year, the ensemble gathers for intensive rehearsal phases under the direction of its chief conductor, Thomas Scheibe. Each project results in thematically crafted and artistically ambitious programs that challenge musicians and captivate audiences, earning acclaim far beyond Saxony檚 borders.�
Campbell also has a personal connection to the group. In 2016, he was selected to represent the United States in the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals.
This opportunity gave Campbell and 74 other ambassadors the chance to visit Germany for a full year to study the German language, German/American political relations, and to study their specific professional area � like music, in Campbell檚 case.
淚 was placed in Leipzig, a beautiful and historical city in the state of Saxony where I performed with a few ensembles, including this group,� Campbell said. 淓ver since, we have discussed an international tour exchange and with my position at 糖心动漫vlog, this seemed to be an organic time to make the tour happen.�
Saturday檚 repertoire will combine selections from American composers like Morton Gould and Percy Grainger paired with German/European composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Paul Hindemith.
淢usic bridges so many people through its power and emotion,� Campbell said. 淲hile languages come with rules, tenses, vocabulary and pronunciation, music can connect across those barriers.�
Even when he couldn檛 understand every word during his experience with the group in Germany, Campbell said the music created between himself and his peers led to laughter, smiles, tears and friendship � an experience he hopes to share with concert attendees during Homecoming and Family Weekend.
淭his collaboration means so much to me personally, as it continues to forge a dear friendship with this ensemble and more importantly the musicians that make it so special,� Campbell said. 淔or our program, it highlights our intention to think beyond our campus and utilize the beauty of music to build bridges with partners near and far.�
In preparing for the concert, Campbell reminded students that 渢here is power in representing our country, our community and ourselves in ways that show others what it means to be an American.�
淚 trust it will be a special and impactful project that many will recall for years to come.�