Voyage Through the Galaxy and Beyond: UCF Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band Concert

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
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This event is part of the 2026 UCF Celebrates the Arts music festival.

The UCF Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and special guests perform music by some of today’s most impactful composers.

The University of Central Florida’s top two auditioned ensembles, the UCF Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, present an evening of music that explores SPACE, including “Jupiter,” from Gustav Holst’s masterwork, “The Planets,” a suite of music from the original Star Wars movie Trilogy, and more. The concert will also include special performances by guest artists.

For more information about this concert, visit the official event page on the Dr. Phillips Center website.

Program

UCF Wind Ensemble

Scott Lubaroff, Director

Michael Weatherly
Student Guest Artist

  • Jupiter: The Bringer of Jollity (2010)

    Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934)

    from “The Planets”Arr. Pay & Smith

  • Rhapsody for Alto Saxophone & Band (2010)

    Composed by Andre Waignein (1942-2015)

    I. Virtuosic Arabesque

    Michael Weatherly, Student Guest Artist

  • Star Wars Suite (1977)

    Composed by John Williams (b. 1932)

    I. The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)
    II. Princess Leia’s Theme
    III. Battle in the Forest
    IV. Yoda’s Theme
    V. Star Wars (Main Theme)
    VI. Throne Room and End Title    Arr. Hunsberger/Nowlin

UCF Symphonic Band

Tremon Kizer, Director

George Weremchuk
Faculty Guest Artist

  • Return to the Moon (2022)

    Composed by Henry Dehlinger (b. 1967)

  • Rush: Concerto for Alto Saxophone & Band (2012)

    Composed by Kenneth Fuchs (b. 1956)

    I. Evening
    II. Morning

    George Weremchuk, Faculty Guest Artist

  • Libertadores (2010)

    Composed by Oscar Navarro (b. 1981)