Encore celebrates its 30th season, featuring trumpeter Chuck 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 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.

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.