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About

The Wind Ensemble is under the direction of Thomas Caneva, director of bands. Thomas Caneva has held the position of Director of Bands and Professor of Music at Ball State University since 2006. At Ball State, Dr. Caneva’s responsibilities include conducting the Wind Ensemble, coordinating the graduate wind conducting program, teaching undergraduate conducting and administering the entire band program. He served as the Coordinator of Ensembles and Conducting from 2007-2024. This concert will be a celebration of his career as he plans to retire at the end of the semester.

The Wind Ensemble will be accompanied by Mihoko Watanabe (flute), Elisha Willinger (clarinet), Anna Vayman (violin), Peter Opie (cello), and guest artists. 

Learn more about the Ball State University Bands.

Program

Program to include pieces by Paul Dooley, Steven Bryant, Gala Flagello, Percy Aldridge Grainger, and Gustav Holst. Several faculty members and colleagues will also make remarks during the concert.

Tickets

Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall starting August 1. 

Prices

• General Public: $8 in advance / $10 at the door
• Seniors: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
• BSU Faculty/Staff: $5 in advance / $7 at the door
• Students: free* in advance / $5 at the door
  *One (1) free student ticket per ID is available in advance (before 5 p.m. on the night of the concert) at the College of Fine Arts Box Office

Purchase Options

• ONLINE
• Phone: 765-285-8749
• In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance

**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance. 

Parking

Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking ($1/hr) is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.

Livestream

This concert will be offered as a livestream - visit the Concert Livestream Page to watch live. Streaming begins approximately 15 minutes prior to scheduled concert start time.