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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.
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 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.
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. 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.
Encore is a collection instrumentalists from around the Twin Cities' dedicated to the performance of traditional and contemporary masterworks for band.
