Author Archives: Jasper Scheiber

Year Of The Dragon

May 18th, 2024

Spring Festival – Chen Yi
This Cruel Moon – John Mackey
Equus – Eric Whitacre
Dragon Rhyme – Chen Yi
Come Drink One More Cup – Qian Chen
Animation (Episode 1: WABBIT!) – Randall Standridge

The Manhattan Wind Ensemble presents Year of the Dragon, a celebration of the Chinese zodiac. Set against the backdrop of New York’s vibrant cultural tapestry, this concert promises to take you on an enchanting journey through the stars, with each note embodying the spirit and characteristics of the zodiac’s astrological signs. From the powerful roar of the dragon to the graceful gallop of the horse, experience an unforgettable musical odyssey featuring pieces by Chen Yi, John Mackey, Eric Whitacre, Chen Qian, and more.

Sin Límites

March 16th, 2024

El Camino Real – Alfred Reed
Sin Límites – Madre Tierra – Sergio de Lope Trio
Sin Límites – Tangos del Buenro – Sergio de Lope Trio
Sin Límites – Candela – Sergio de Lope Trio
Sin Límites – Ser de Luz – Sergio de Lope Trio
Joyride – Michael Markowski

“Sin Límites” is not just a concert; it’s a journey through the evolving landscape of music. Sergio de Lope’s vision of blending traditional flamenco with the rich textures of a wind ensemble comes to life in a performance that promises to be both innovative and mesmerizing. This concert is a testament to the power of music to cross boundaries and unite diverse audiences.

Revolution Rising

March 11th, 2023

Resplendent Glory – Rossano Galante
In Two Places – Haley Woodrow
Be Thou My Vision – David Gillingham
Concerto in Eb for Saxophone – Alexander Glazunov/arr. Kreines (Featuring soloist Max Scheiber)
Molly on the Shore – Percy Grainger
A Mother of a Revolution! – Omar Thomas
Ride – Samuel Hazo

Loose Winds

December 10th, 2022

Overture for Education – Joshua A. Idio
A Thousand Inner Voices – Mat Campbell
On Parade (Quick March) – Amanda C. E. Aldridge
Slavic Nightmares – Jim Territo (World Premiere)
Loose Winds – Alon Nechushtan (World Premiere)
Sasparilla – John Mackey (Featuring soloist Jo Ellen Fusco)