Is the wind band – with its varied assortment of reeds (so much richer than the reeds of the symphony orchestra), its complete saxophone family that is found nowhere else ... its army of brass – not the equal of any medium ever conceived? As a vehicle of deeply emotional expression it seems to me unrivalled.
- Percy Grainger
After the Holiday Pops, after the New Years Revels, brighten up the depths of winter by joining us on January 26 as we go
Dancing Through the Stars
Experience a rocket launch, floating in zero gravity, and the isolation and magic of a spacewalk.
Rhythmic excitement, classic flare, with an energetic and heroic structure.
• John Williams/trans. Paul Lavender — Adventures from E.T.
Near the end of the film, young cyclists reach escape velocity, and E.T.'s theme is heard as they fly over the moon.
• Augusta Read Thomas — Dancing Galaxy
The timeless galaxy emerges into restless rhythmic dances with sharp counterpoint, harsh punctuation, and a funky groove.
• John Williams/trans. Paul Lavender — Star Wars: The Force Awakens
• March of the Resistance
• Rey’s Theme
• Scherzo for X-Wings
• The Jedi Steps and Finale
All Concerts are at 3 PM at
300 Hammond Pond Parkway Auditorium
Chestnut Hill MA 02467
Free Parking • Free Admission
June 8, 2025
The Ambiguity of Love
Nitescence crépusculaire
Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Ensemble
Jason Huffman, soloist
Christopher Marshall — Glimpses of Love
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Newton Cultural Council for our program of June 4, 2023.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
CRWE
Boston’s Premier Community Wind Ensemble
The Charles River Wind Ensemble (CRWE) is the premiere community wind ensemble of the Greater Boston metropolitan area dedicated to the performance of classical and contemporary repertoire originally conceived for winds and percussion. Our members are chosen through selective audition and represent a wide-variety of professions, backgrounds and ages.