Kristen Charpentier and Brandon Lopes, vocal soloists
Sponsored by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts

Music That Tells a Story – Providence opens our fifty-sixth season with a joyful side-by-side concert at Providence’s Mount Pleasant High School, featuring students from MPHS’s Music CTE Academy. This family-friendly event includes multimedia performances with synchronized video, live Spanish translation, an interactive pre-concert session with the conductor, and a madcap musical retelling of Dr. Seuss’s classic tale of prejudice and persistence, Green Eggs and Ham. Families can also enjoy free prize giveaways — including books, Amazon gift cards, and Kindle e-readers — and stay for a post-concert meal where musicians and guests mingle and connect.

Kapilow - Green Eggs and Ham
Sankoff & Hein - Welcome to the Rock
Owens - Carpathia
Smith - The Great Locomotive Chase

Kristen Charpentier and Brandon Lopes, vocal soloists
Sponsored by the Ira S. and Anna Galkin Charitable Trust and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts

Music That Tells a Story – Cranston reprises key selections from our Providence performance and adds compelling new works to create a full-length concert experience. More stories unfold through music in a vivid portrait of a pivotal Civil War battle, a poignant tribute to civil rights icon Rosa Parks, and an electrifying depiction of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary wizard, Gandalf.

Kapilow - Green Eggs and Ham
Barnhouse - The Battle of Shiloh
Owens - Carpathia
Smith - The Great Locomotive Chase
Camphouse - A Movement for Rosa
deMeij - Gandalf

Kelley Lennon, vocal soloist
Sponsored by The Providence Police & Firefighters Retirement Association

Returning for its fourth year to Scituate’s “Christmas in the Village” celebration, the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble presents a festive holiday concert honoring our first responders. The program includes seasonal favorites like Sleigh Ride, a fireside retelling of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and Kelley Lennon’s playful take on Santa Baby. From the charm of Parade of the Wooden Soldiers to a joyful carol sing-along, this heartwarming concert is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Various - A Fireside Christmas
Jessel - Parade of the Wooden Soldiers
Bullock - ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Bizet - Farandole
Springer - Santa Baby
Bach - Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Williams - Home Alone
Anderson - Sleigh Ride
Anderson - Christmas Carol Sing-along

The Rhode Island Wind Ensemble kicks off America’s 250th anniversary year with Made in America, performed in the stunning atrium of the Newport Marriott. From Copland’s iconic Fanfare for the Common Man to Sousa’s George Washington Bicentennial and Gould’s American Salute, the program highlights the rich tapestry of American music, including ragtime, blues, and film. Donations from this event will benefit Historic Music of Newport, supporting the preservation and performance of America’s musical heritage.

Copland - Fanfare for the Common Man
Sousa - George Washington Bicentennial
Schuman - George Washington Bridge
Ticheli - American Elegy
Copland - Buckaroo Holiday
Gould - American Salute
Handy - St. Louis Blues
Joplin - Solace
Rodgers - Victory at Sea

Now in its sixteenth year, RIWE’s Chamber Music Recital showcases the talents of ensemble members in an intimate, conductor-free setting at Temple Sinai. The program features a wide range of works for small ensembles, from classical favorites to contemporary gems and jazz-inspired selections.

Program TBA

RIWE joins other Providence-area bands for a first-of-its-kind collaborative community band showcase in Fall River, MA. Celebrating the joy of lifelong music-making, this family-friendly afternoon of live music, food, and fellowship highlights the power of community through shared musical experience.

Program TBA

Our season finale, Coming Home, welcomes acclaimed percussion soloist and Moses Brown alumnus Peter Ferry ’09 back to campus for a special performance. Set in the beautiful Woodman Center at Moses Brown School, the program reflects on the meaning of home with works by Sousa, Ives, Dvořák, and Persichetti, along with a featured solo by Ferry. 

• Sousa - Homeward Bound

• Dvořák - Finale to New World Symphony

• Abe - Prism Rhapsody

• Ives - Old Home Days

• Pallhuber - A Tribute to Mahler

• Persichetti - Symphony #6 for Band