Winds of a New Era: Into the Raging River

Winds of New Era: Into the Raging River

Presented by the Nelson Mandela University Wind Band (Conductor: Dr Grant Snyman)

featuring the Summerwood Primary School's Concert Band (Conductor: Anél Young)

Embark on a thrilling musical voyage with Winds of New Era: Into the Raging River, an exciting and dynamic wind band concert presented by the Nelson Mandela University Wind Band and Department of Music and Performing Arts. Setting the tone for the afternoon, is the Summerwood Primary School's Concert Band, which opens the concert with a vibrant curtain-raiser performance, showcasing the rising talent of Gqeberha.

The programme invites audiences to dive into the power and beauty of wind band music — where calm waters give way to powerful currents of change, reflection and renewal. Audiences will be treated to music by Charles Carter, James Swearingen, Percy Grainger, Ed Huckeby and Queen. The concert ends with the powerful symphonic tone by Steven Reineke 'Into the Raging River'.