60th Anniversary Concert Season
In Fields of Honour
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Symphonic Wind Ensemble | Dr. Angela Schroeder, Director
Royal Canadian Artillery Band | Capt. David P.-Gagnon, CD, Commanding Officer
November 3, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Winspear Centre
4 Sir Winston Churchill Square | Corner of 99 St. & 102 Ave., Edmonton, AB
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the Royal Canadian Artillery Band present In Fields of Honour, a celebration of the tradition of Wind Band community, past and present. Join us as we honour the past and the reason for Remembrance Day, and the Poppy Campaign. Performing music by Ticheli, Smith, Stert, Del Tredici, Barber, Machain and more.
For immediate release.
October 23, 2025
EDMONTON – The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Department of Music presents In Fields of Honour, a celebratory concert for the Poppy Campaign kickoff. This unique combined ensemble performance by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the Royal Canadian Artillery Band features large ensemble repertoire centered around themes of celebration in challenging times, including In Wartime by British composer David DelTredeci, Bachseits by Johannes Stert, Inchon by Robert W. Smith and Angels in the Architecture by Frank Ticheli.
The concert will be a powerful tribute to the contributions of the Canadian Armed Forces across many global conflicts, and the continued efforts towards global peace. Through music we can understand and celebrate the human spirit and the perseverance of generations of Canadians in our storied traditions and history. Our combined ensemble represents the future of music as a part of this shared tradition and history.
In Fields of Honour takes place November 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m., at the Winspear Centre. Tickets available through the .
Information about this and other music department concerts and events can be found at uab.ca/concerts.
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