Join us for Back to the Future – the 40th anniversary of the Heisey Wind Ensemble!
Saturday, April 26 at 7:30pm
See our Concerts page for more details!
The present musicians of the HWE are pleased and blessed to be celebrating our 40th anniversary season this year. HWE was founded in 1985 fulfilling a vision of two Newark City Schools music educators, JM Day and Don Workman, to form a wind ensemble made up of highly qualified musicians from the Licking County area. Since that first rehearsal on February 1, 1985, I knew that this group had the potential to develop musically into something very special. Through the expert guidance of R. Lon Cass, Robert Neumann, Conductor Laureate Richard Blatti, and Dr. Russel Mikkelson, our current Musical Director and Principal Conductor for the past twenty-three years, and the talent and dedication of the many members, both past and present, the Heisey Wind Ensemble has grown to become one of the most respected music ensembles in Ohio.
– David Wolford
In 1985, the Heisey Wind Ensemble was brought to life by band directors J M Day and Don Workman, both driven by a shared vision of quality music and community excellence. Today, under the esteemed direction of Dr. Russel Mikkelson, they continue to delight audiences with exceptional performances, both in scale and artistry. The Heisey Wind Ensemble invites you to explore their rich musical history and enjoy their outstanding concerts.
The members of the Heisey Wind Ensemble make the group possible. They volunteer their time to prepare for engaging, high quality concerts. We are proud to have a supportive environment where members choose to stay for many years – some even since the inception of the Ensemble in 1985!
