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  • Andy Boysen, Jr.

    “MSW’s performance of The March of Tim(e) at the Iowa Bandmasters Association Convention was nothing short of spectacular!

    Tim Mahr and his extraordinary ensemble precisely captured the energy and excitement that I had imagined as I wrote the piece; it is truly an honor to have a band like theirs performing my music. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

  • Carl Holmquist

    “The Minnesota Symphonic Winds hold a very special place in my heart because of why and how they make music. They do it because they love it and because they recognize the power music has, not only for the audience, but for the performers. They just can’t get enough!

    I have been extremely fortunate to have a close relationship with this band over the years. They have brought many works to life, but one that holds a uniquely special place is “Play!” The piece, like the MSW, seeks to capture why we make music – because it’s fun!”

  • Nova Pon

    “Wow!  The Minnesota Symphonic Winds really took on this piece [Winging It]…and took wing! What a beautiful sound, and so many great moments. I love the energy and power and excitement of this performance. Bravo!”

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Minnesota Symphonic Winds is proud of our history of commissioning new works to expand the repertoire of band music. We continue to search out opportunities to give life to new music and are committed to supporting a diverse group of composers through our ensemble. Past commissions include:

  • Windsong, John Zdechlik
  • Yankee Doodling, Daniel Kallman
  • A Mighty March, Timothy Mahr
  • Agora, Carl Schroeder
  • Fort Snelling: An Overture for Symphonic Winds,Teddie Neidermeyer
  • Alyeska: The Great Land, Daniel Kallman
  • Play! Carl Holmquist
  • Courage Shining Forth, Shirley Mier
  • The March of Tim(e), Andrew Boysen, Jr.
  • Capricho, Kevin Day
  • Grant us Thy Peace, J. Engebretson
  • Yankee Doodling by D. Kallman
  • A Mighty March by Timothy Mahr
  • Agora by Carl Schroeder
  • Windsong by John Zdechlik
  • Blue Sky Day by Timothy Mahr
  • Fort Snelling: An Overture for Symphonic Winds by Teddy Niedermaier
  • Second Concerto for Piano, by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Timothy Mahr transcription
  • Salaam by Carl Holmquist
  • Play! by Carl Holmquist
  • Alyeska: The Great Land by Daniel Kallman
  • Heritage, Heart, and Hope by Timothy Mahr
  • Ring out, wild bells by Carl Holmquist
  • Streets of Honor by Daniel Kallman
  • Homage to a City by Gregory C. Sylvester
  • Remembrance by Carl Schroeder
  • Homilies on Rise, O Church, like Christ Arisen by Timothy Mahr
  • Courage Shining Forth by Shirley Mier
  • Twins: Counterpoint for Soprano and Baritone Saxophones by Timothy Mahr
  • Holiday Suite for clarinet choir by Timothy Mahr
  • Symphony No. 1 by Timothy Mahr
  • Imagining Peace by Timothy Mahr
  • Spin by Carl Schroeder
  • The March of Tim(e) by Andrew Boysen, Jr.
  • Winging It by Nova Pon
  • Vulnerable Joy by Jodie Blackshaw
  • Capricho, Kevin Day
  • James Curnow
  • Claude T. Smith
  • Frank Bencriscutto
  • John Paulson
  • Lt. Col. Trevor Sharpe, LVO-OBE
  • J. Robert Hanson
  • Libby Larsen
  • John P. Zdechlik
  • Travis J. Cross
  • Jerri Neddermeyer
  • Shelley Hanson
  • Carl Holmquist
  • Carl Schroeder
  • Erika Svanoe
  • Jodie Blackshaw
  • Shirley Mier
  • Jocelyn Hagen
  • Kevin Day

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The world premiere of Kevin Day's "Capricho" at the Let's Band Together Festival Concert on October 26, 2024. Conducted by the composer: Kevin Day Ensemble: Minnesota Symphonic Winds Live at Fick Auditorium Consortium commission led by the Minnesota Symphonic Winds This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Kevin Day: Capricho *World Premiere*
We are pleased to share our most recent Winter Jubilee concert for any that may have missed it. While you may hear some famiar holiday tunes the concert was full of magic that is ideal for anytime of the year! This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Minnesota Symphonic Winds "A Winter Jubilee" December 15, 2024 Conductor: Dr. Timothy Mahr Associate Conductor: Paul Kile Guest Conductor: Nahal Javan Program: Liberalitatis Celebranda by Timothy Mahr © Copyright Mahr Music Press; used with permission Christmas Day by Gustav Holst arr. Larry Daehn © Copyright by Daehn Publications; used by permission Ring the Bells in Jubilation by Roger Daniel Cichy Posted with permission from C. Alan Publications, LLC Copyright © 2016 C. Alan Publications | All Rights Reserved https://c-alanpublications.com/ring-the-bells-in-jubilation-band-gr-5/ Dreidel Dance by Robert Thurston © Copyright by Carl Fischer Music; used with permission Adoration by Florence Price arr. Tyler Merideth Winter Magic by PinkZebra; used with permission BasSOON it will be Christmas by James M. Stephenson; used with permission Cowboy Christmas arr. Jeff Simmons; Arrangers' Publishing Company, Inc.; used with permission Holiday Piece by David Foster arr. Jay Dawson; Arrangers' Publishing Company, Inc.; used with permission
MSW presents A Winter Jubilee 2024
A Spring “Pops” Showcase Program (X:XX indicates start time in the video) 1. Opening Titles 0:00 2. Dr. Timothy Mahr Concert Introduction 1:07 3. Celebrations (in memory of John Zdechlik) - John Zdechlik 6:01 4. Riften Wed - Julie Giroux 14:19 5. Overture from "Yankee Doodling" (commissioned by MSW) - Dan Kallman 21:00 6. Andy Erickson Virtual Band Production 26:09 7. Stillwater (virtual) - Kelijah Dunton 27:51 8. Mary Shelley Meets Frankenstein: A Modern Promethean Tango - Erika Svanoe 32:41 9. En Route - Josef Hofmeister 38:00 10. Machu Picchu - Satoshi Yagisawa 44:54 11. An American Fanfare (virtual) - Rick Kirby 55:14 12. Play! - Carl Holmquist 57:01 13. Dr. Timothy Mahr Closing Comments 1:02:28 14. March of Tim(e) (commissioned by MSW) - Andrew Boysen, Jr. 1:03:04 15. Closing Credits 1:06:56
The Minnesota Symphonic Winds Present A Spring "Pops" Showcase
Sleigh Ride From Minnesota Symphonic Winds December 12, 2020 Virtual Concert. Virtual Performance by The Minnesota Symphonic Winds, conducted by Dr. Timothy Mahr. By Leroy Anderson Copyright Woodbury Music Company LLC Used with Permission
Sleigh Ride from Minnesota Symphonic Winds December 12 2020 Virtual Concert
Greensleeves From Minnesota Symphonic Winds December 12, 2020 Virtual Concert. Virtual Performance by The Minnesota Symphonic Winds, conducted by Dr. Timothy Mahr Arranged by Alfred Reed Copyright 1993 Birch Island Music Press (ASCAP) P.O. Box 680, Oskaloosa IA 52577 International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved
Greensleeves From Minnesota Symphonic Winds December 12, 2020 Virtual Concert
The Minnesota Symphonic Winds Present: HOLIDAY FAVORITES Premier: Saturday December 12, 2020 4pm (X:XX indicates start time in the video) WELCOME – Dr. Timothy Mahr (0:48) James Curnow - Fanfare Prelude on "Joy to the World" (5:36) Tchesnokov, arr. Gilbert - Hymn of the Cherubim (Kheruvimshkaia Pesn') (7:38) Stephen Melillo - Festival of Light! (11:41) SPEAKER – Andy Erickson - Virtual Band Project (18:24) Alfred Reed - Greensleeves (20:08) Alfred Reed - Russian Christmas Music (26:25) Joseph Curiale - Joy from "Awakening" (40:12) Travis Cross - Everlasting Light (44:00) arr. Strand & Helge, adpt. Dawson - Ding Dong! Merrily on High (48:08) Paul Desmond, Harold Arlen, Mel Torme, arr. Rand Methfessel - Take Five Merry Gentlemen Roasting Chestnuts Somewhere Over The Rainbow (While Dreaming of a White Christmas) [pub. Rand Methfessel] (51:40) Paul Rippe, soprano saxophone; Steve Schmitz, alto saxophone; John Simon, Tenor Saxophone; Ian Decker, baritone saxophone Herbert, arr. Wallace - March of the Toys/Toyland from "Babes in Toyland" (55:15) Larry MacTaggart - Laughing All the Way (59:48) Hazo - Across the Halfpipe (1:04:27) John Wasson - Festival Fanfare for Christmas, Bill Webb Conductor (1:08:52) PARTING MESSAGE – Tim (1:12:58) Leroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride (virtual) (1:13:23)
The Minnesota Symphonic Winds Present Holiday Favorites
Symphony No 1, Movement 4 "Only in darkness can you see the stars" Composer: Timothy Mahr Minnesota Symphonic Winds Timothy Mahr, conductor Recorded live May 6, 2017 Normandale Community College Performance Set and Score Available at Mahr Music Press: https://www.timothymahr.com/ More information about the Minnesota Symphonic Winds may be found at: http://www.mswinds.org/ To support the Minnesota Symphonic Winds, please go to https://www.mswinds.org/support
Symphony No 1 Mvt 4 "Only in darkness can you see the stars" by Timothy Mahr
Symphony No 1, Movement 3 "I thank my God" Composer: Timothy Mahr Minnesota Symphonic Winds Timothy Mahr, conductor Recorded live May 6, 2017 Normandale Community College Performance Set and Score Available at Mahr Music Press: https://www.timothymahr.com/ More information about the Minnesota Symphonic Winds may be found at: http://www.mswinds.org/
Symphony No 1 Mvt 3 "I thank my God" by Timothy Mahr
Symphony No 1, Movement 2 "to give up every favorite pursuit" Composer: Timothy Mahr Minnesota Symphonic Winds Timothy Mahr, conductor Recorded live May 6, 2017 Normandale Community College Performance Set and Score Available at Mahr Music Press: https://www.timothymahr.com/ More information about the Minnesota Symphonic Winds may be found at: http://www.mswinds.org/
Symphony No 1 Mvt 2 "to give up every favorite pursuit" by Timothy Mahr
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