Wind Symphony presents "Inspired by Literature"

Wed, November 4, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Weigel Auditorium

The Wind Symphony welcomes guest composer John Mackey and soprano Lindsay Kesselman. The program opens with Leonard Bernstein's Overture to Candide, transcription by Clare Grundman. 

Two works by Mackey are featured — Songs from the End of the World, with Lindsay Kesselman; and The isle is full of noises, Symphony No. 2. Russel C. Mikkelson, conductor; Brooke Woods, graduate student conductor (Candide).

This concert is free and open to the public. No ticket required.


All events are subject to change.


Getting Here

Directions and Parking

Two garage options:

Arps Garage (open to visitors M–F after 4 p.m. and on weekends) — located just north of the Timashev Music building. 

  • A good choice for events in the Timashev Recital Hall, just inside the north end of the building.

Ohio Union South Garage (open to visitors 24/7) — located just south of the Timashev Music building, next to the Ohio Union. 

  • A good choice for events in Weigel Auditorium, just inside the south end of the building, across from the Oval.
  • The only choice for visitors M–F, before 4 p.m.