We Walk Upon the Earth

9 November, 2025 | 7:00PM
Christ Church Calgary
3602 8th Street SW
Calgary, AB

ALBERTA WINDS presents Music for Life on the Blue Planet.

“from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved.” ― Charles Darwin, On the Origin of Species

The players of the ALBERTA WINDS and conductor Gareth JONES return to the stage in a concert of music that combines the power of musical expression with the biggest story of all: Life on Planet Earth.

From a symphony inspired by joy of the Japanese language and living life as a feast, to a dramatic fanfare calling for protection for our natural environment, WE WALK UPON THE EARTH is a compelling program featuring music by some of our favourite composers. 

• satoshi YAGISAWA
• viet CUONG
• joe HISAISHI
• yasuhide ITO
• david MASLANKA
• michael MARKOWSKI

MUSIC for DARK SKIES

8 February, 2026 | 7:00PM
Christ Church Calgary
3602 8th Street SW
Calgary, AB

ALBERTA WINDS presents an evening of music inspired by the dark skies of winter and our world under them. From the excitement of exploring other worlds, to contemplating the power of the nature we see everyday, this musical program evokes an array of emotions with the assortment of instrumental colours available from the band. 

Featuring music by acclaimed composers including:

Rossano GALANTE
Brooke PIERSON
Viet CUONG
Matthew EMERY

**STUDENT GROUP RATE**
For groups of 10 or more students, please email us at president@albertawinds.ca to inquire about a group rate. Let your band teachers know and gather up your friends!!

Wine-Dark Sea

10 May, 2026 | 7:00PM
Christ Church Calgary
3602 8th Street SW
Calgary, AB

Conductor GARETH JONES and the players of ALBERTA WINDS return to the stage for an evening of dramatic music that harnesses sound to evoke vivid images and emotions.

Wine-Dark Sea is a monumental, melodic full symphony inspired by one of humanity’s grandest myths, the story of Odysseus. Acclaimed as the hero who devised the plan to end 10 years of war, Odysseus sets sail for home—only to face a voyage more perilous than he could imagine. 

American composer JOHN MACKEY tells this tale in thrilling cinematic style, driving the ensemble to its limits in this rare chance to hear a true masterwork for wind ensemble.

STUDENT GROUP RATE
For groups of 10 or more students, please email us at president@albertawinds.ca to inquire about a group rate. Let your band teachers know and gather up your friends!!

COSMIC HARMONIES

June 8, 2025 | 7:00PM
Christ Church Calgary
3602 8th Street SW
Calgary, AB

ALBERTA WINDS presents COSMIC HARMONIES with special guest Jillian Camwell, oboe soloist. 

Calgary’s collection of committed woodwind, brass and percussion players returns to the stage with special guest, former Calgarian, noted international performer and Troy University assistant professor Jillian Camwell in the Canadian Premiere of COSMIC HARMONIES, one of the final works of legendary band composer Robert W. Smith. This concerto for oboe, written for and in consultation with Dr. Camwell, is inspired by the work of American artist “Nall” Hollis, a student of Dalí.

We are also proud to present A COLOUR SYMPHONY, the symphony #3 by British Composer Philip Sparke. Meant as a large scale work designed to show off the various timbres or tone colours available in the modern wind band, the music also is inspired by the neurological condition of Chromesthesia, where various musical sounds are experienced as visual colours. 

Canadian TV/Media composer Michelle Lorimer wrote DAYBREAK, DRAWN TO THE FIRE as the great eclipse of 2024 was fascinating many in Ontario and the eastern part of the country. In its musical depiction of a second dawn of the sun in the middle of the day, Lorimer’s music looks to remind listeners of the ever present possibility of new life, and an optimistic vision of the future, even in the face of darkness.

INTERPLAY

February 2, 2025 | 7:00PM
Christ Church Calgary
3602 8th Street SW
Calgary, AB

INTERPLAY, featuring music for soloist and wind ensemble.

A wind ensemble is a group of individuals who work together to create a singular vision. This sometimes has the effect of obscuring the artistry of each performer. In this concert, Gareth Jones and the players of the Alberta Winds perform a program that puts a spotlight on the intriguing interplay between each person performing together.  Solo performances on Flute, Saxophone and Trombone are the core of an evening spent showcasing this paradigm. 

Soloist versus Ensemble—Cooperation versus conflict—background versus foreground: The intriguing balance between these elements underpins every great performance.

Directed by Gareth Jones.

Featuring Soloists:

Hilary Amante, Flute
Holly De Caigny, Saxophone
Dylan Martin, Trombone

Featuring music by:

Sally Lamb McCune
Martin Ellerby
Claude T. Smith
Bert Appermont
John Estacio

Music SPEAKS!

November 17, 2024 7:00PM
Christ Church Calgary
3602 8th Street SW
Calgary, AB

Music SPEAKS! A Symphonic Exploration of the human experience through music.

The ALBERTA WINDS, Calgary’s premier wind ensemble since 2003, returns with a program featuring compelling music from some of the world’s most distinguished composers for wind instruments.

These pieces show off the capabilities of our ensemble members and have a colourful story to tell about the variation of human experience. Join us for a cathartic evening of music, proving that when words fall short, Music SPEAKS!

Directed by Gareth Jones.
Featuring Music by:

Mark Camphouse
Jan Van der Roost
John Estacio
Owen Reed