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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

 

• Brian Balmages — Open Space

Experience a rocket launch, floating in zero gravity, and the isolation and magic of a spacewalk.

• Chandler Wilson — Zenith

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

 

Alexandre Kosmicki —

     Nitescence crépusculaire

Frank Ticheli —

     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.

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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.

Support CRWE

CRWE

Donations from our patrons are vital for CRWE to continue.  CRWE is a 501(c)(3) organization (tax ID 04-3490372). Your tax-deductible donation can help us continue to bring music to the community.
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