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Encore Wind Ensemble presents "Transformations" in concert, featuring Jason Martin performing Edward Gregson's Tuba Concerto. Join us Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Woodbury.
Encore Wind Ensemble
Peter Haberman, Conductor
Wedding Dance - Jacques Press
The Grace in Being - Julie Giroux
Symphonic Metamorphosis - Paul Hindemith
Southview Middle School
South View Middle School Band
Nicholas Ellison, Conductor
nick Ellison as he sees himself
Nicholas Ellison teaches middle school band at South View Middle School in Edina Public Schools, having previously taught elementary band in the same district. He conducts the Minnesota Youth Symphony Wind Orchestra, an ensemble dedicated to introducing young musicians to orchestral playing. He has presented and performed at the Minnesota Music Education Association Midwinter Clinic, including the presentation "Itinerant And So Can You."
Ellison graduated from St. Olaf College with a degree in music and management, a graduate of the Johnson-Auge School for Music Management. Ellison has completed a master’s degree from the American Band College of Sam Houston State University and studied music education at the University of Minnesota. He performs as a trumpet player in Encore Wind Ensemble.
Dr. Cassandra Bechard, Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music at University of Northwestern - St. Paul, leads the Encore Wind Ensemble in concert Sunday, February 28, 2027, at 3:00 PM at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Woodbury.
Encore Wind Ensemble began under Charles B. Olson, then associate professor of music at Bethel University, with its first performances held in Benson Great Hall. This joint concert reunites Encore, directed by Dr. Peter Haberman, with Bethel Wind Symphony, directed by Dr. Kathryn Wert, back home to Benson Great Hall. Join us Sunday, April 18, 2027, at 3:00 PM.
Encore closes its season with Flights of Fancy: An Imaginative Journey Through Time, featuring soloist Teresa Herbert performing Dana Wilson's Concerto for Horn. The concert also showcases the winning composition of the 2026–2027 Charles B. Olson Young Composer Competition, Bizaan, by composer Luke Soneral. Join us Sunday, May 16, 2027, at 3:00 PM at Messiah United Methodist Church at 17805 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN.
Encore celebrates its 30th season, featuring trumpeter Charles Lazarus. This world-premiere performance of Jack Stamp's band arrangement of Steve Heitzeg's American Nomad Concerto, along with Lazarus's appearance, is made possible through the generous sponsorship of CircleRock Concerts for Community. Join us Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi.
Encore Wind Ensemble and Dr. Peter Haberman present A Life Well-Lived at King of Kings Lutheran Church on May 17, 2026 at 3:00pm. Featuring the music of Tyler Coughran, the winner of the Charles B. Olson Composition contest.
Encore Wind Ensemble and Dr. Peter Haberman, along with White Bear Lake High School Bands, present All Joking Aside at White Bear Lake HS on April 19, 2026 at 3:00pm. Featuring Jan Possehl Scholl and Julia Heinen on Clarinet.
Encore Wind Ensemble and Dr. Peter Haberman present Water Music at Messiah United Methodist on March 1, 2026 at 3:00pm
Encore Wind Ensemble and Dr. Peter Haberman present A Holiday Concert at Stillwater High School on December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm
Encore Wind Ensemble and guest conductor Donald Krubsack present The Child in All of Us in concert at King of Kings Lutheran on November 16, 2025 at 4:00pm
Encore Wind Ensemble and Dr. Peter Haberman present The French Revolution in concert at King of Kings Lutheran on October 12, 2025 at 3:00pm. Featuring Jack Bulman on Marimba.
The Encore Wind Ensemble is a collection of some of the Twin Cities' top instrumentalists dedicated to the performance of traditional and contemporary masterworks for band. It provides an opportunity for serious wind players and percussionists from the Minneapolis and St. Paul area to share in the highest level of musical expression and artistry.
A Lakeshore Players Subscription concert with Encore Wind Ensemble conducted by Dr. Peter Haberman. Join Encore at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center on May 22 at 7:30pm. Visit https://www.lakeshoreplayers.org/20242025-concert-season for tickets.
Dr. Erika Svanoe conducts her own Symphony in Blue and Gold with the Encore Wind Ensemble. Join us on March 30th at 3:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in beautiful Stillwater Minnesota.
Dr. John Stewart conducts the Encore Wind Ensemble in a MusicConnect Concert at Hudson High School. February 23 at 2:00pm
Dr. Peter Haberman conducts the Encore Wind Ensemble in a MusicConnect Concert at East Ridge High School, November 21 at 7:30 pm
Join us as Dr. Peter Haberman leads the Encore Wind Ensemble in our Series 2 concert on November 10th, 3:00pm, at King of Kings Lutheran Church.
Join Encore Wind Ensemble and Minnesota Symphonic Winds on October 26th for The Great Minnesota Community Band Festival Featuring Artist in Residence Kevin Day.
Join Encore Wind Ensemble for the Series 1 concert on Sunday, October 13th, 3pm at Roseville Lutheran Church, conducted by Peter Haberman.
Join Encore Wind Ensemble with guest conductor Betsy McCann on Sunday, May 19 at Eagan High School at 2:00pm for a MusicConnect concert with Eagan High School Band.
Join Encore Wind Ensemble with special musical guest Charles Lazarus, guest conductor Jack Stamp, along with the After Hours Big Band, for an afternoon of music on Sunday, April 14 at King of Kings at 3:00pm. Suggested Donation: $10 for Adults, $5 for Children and Students.
Join Encore Wind Ensemble with guest conductor Jerry Luckhardt on Sunday, February 25 at 3:00pm at St. Patrick’s Church in Hudson, Wisconsin.
Join Encore Wind Ensemble, guest conducted by Timothy Mahr, for a MusicConnect concert at Woodbury High School on Thursday, November 16 at 7:00pm
Join Encore Wind Ensemble with guest conductor Timothy Mahr on Sunday, November 12 at 3:00pm at king of Kings Lutheran in Woodbury, MN.
Encore Wind Ensemble with guest conductor Dr. Peter J. Haberman will be performing at King of Kings Lutheran Church on October 1st at 3:00pm.
Join the Encore Wind Ensemble for a concert in the park at Roseville Central Park on Thursday, July 27, 7:00pm. Dr. Melanie Brooks, Director of Bands at Winona State University, will be the guest conductor.
Evening Concert - 7pm: Encore Winds – Hyatt: Great Lakes Ballroom. The Encore Wind Ensemble will perform, featuring many guest soloists including Dani De Baza on Spanish Cornet, Thomas Hooten, Jean Laurenz, Clément Saunier, Les Trompettes de Lyon, Trombe Mundi, and many more.
Encore Wind Ensemble, conducted by Jerry Luckhardt, presents a A Finale Performance with Jerry Luckhardt; Messiah United Methodist in Plymouth, MN on May 14 at 3:00pm.
Encore Wind Ensemble preset a MusicConnect concert with special guest Gabriel Campos Zamora, principal clarinet of the Minnesota Orchestra, on April 16 at 2:00pm at Hastings High School.
Encore Wind Ensemble, conducted by Jerry Luckhardt, presents “New Voices”. Music from contemporary composers, on March 4 at 2pm at King of Kings in Woodbury, MN.
Encore Wind Ensemble, conducted by Jerry Luckhardt, presents a “Holiday Concert” at Hanifl on December 20 at 7:30pm.
Encore Wind Ensemble, conducted by Jerry Luckhardt, presents “Illuminations” at Oltman Middle School in Cottage Grove on November 17 at 7:00pm
Encore Wind Ensemble presents “Journeys” with guest conductor Dr. Peter Haberman at King of Kings in Woodbury, MN at 3:00pm
Encore Wind Ensemble presents a Summer Concert at Stillwater High School on August 18 at 7:00pm
Encore is a collection instrumentalists from around the Twin Cities' dedicated to the performance of traditional and contemporary masterworks for band.
