Edmonton Feature Concert
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Feature Concert at 7:00 PM will showcase EDMONTON WINDS and the RIVER CITY BIG BAND. Exciting performances for the Concert Band and Jazz Band enthusiasts!
Tickets for the concert should be pre-ordered as they are on a limited "first come, first served" basis. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door. Each Band Director will be provided with a complimentary ticket, however, they too should be pre-ordered.
Feature Band
River City Big Band
The River City Big Band is one of the premier big bands in Alberta. They have performed throughout the province with artists including Bobby Shew, Vince Mai, Kent Sangster, Mike Murley, PJ Perry, Bobby Cairns, Tommy Banks, Eric Marienthal, Wayne Bergeron, Wycliff Gordon, Carol Welsman and Jens Lindemann.
The repertoire of the RCBB is extensive, ranging from the big band standards of Duke Ellington and Stan Kenton to the music of some of today’s most popular contemporary jazz composers such as Gordon Goodwin and Edmonton’s own internationally renowned Allan Gilliland.
The RCBB also plays original music and arrangements by members of the band.
The RCBB has released two CDs: “Just Friends” (2010) and “River” (2012) both of which largely feature the work of Allan Gilliland and Larry Schrum.
Feature Band
Edmonton Winds
Since its inception over 45 years ago, the mission statement of the Edmonton Winds has always been “Performing the best in wind band literature”. It has become one of Alberta’s most important community resources in the field of music education and a strong Canadian ambassador abroad. It’s membership is made up of accomplished musicians from all walks of life.
The Edmonton Winds maintains a regular season of performances in various Edmonton venues and has been featured at music conferences and festivals throughout Alberta as well as internationally. They take pride in performing new and challenging music that highlights local talent. Across the season as a whole, the Winds aim to balance their mandate to promote wind band music with their responsibility to the broader community. The band has performed at WASBE twice, in 2015 and 2022, and both times has performed works by award-winning composer Allan Gilliland, with world-renowned soloists Jens Lindemann in 2015 and PJ Perry in 2022.