Concerts

Our dedicated musicians provide professional-quality music in a community-focused environment.

Join us at our next concert!

Saturday, December 14
7:30pm

Newark High School Lawrence E. Griffin Performing Arts Auditorium

Tickets available at the door. Cash only.

Adults $15
Seniors $10
Students $5

Our next concert program

A Hometown Christmas
Russel C. Mikkelson, conductor
Sarah Baker, guest conductor

Let the Bells Ring! – Robert Buckley

Suite of Carols – Leroy Anderson, Setting for band by Russel C. Mikkelson
• While by my Sheep

• In Dulci Jubilo

• Low, How a Rose e’er Blooming

• March of the Kings

Cowboy Christmas – arr Jeff Simmons

The Polar Express – Nick Zaricki
Wes Clark, Narrator

INTERMISSION

Santa’s Journey – Roy W. Kaighin
Sarah Baker, guest conductor

Good Swing Wenceslas- arr. Sammy Nestico

I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas -arr. James Kazik

Jubilant Holiday – Sean O’Loughlin

Russian Christmas Music – Alfred Reed

Sleigh Ride – Leroy Anderson

Upcoming concerts in 2024-2025

Saturday, December 14, 2024
Newark High School

Saturday, February 22, 2025
Reese Center

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Reese Center

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Reese Center

Locations:

The Reese Center
1209 University Drive,
Newark, OH 43055

December concert:
Newark High School
314 Granville St,
Newark, OH 43055

Past performances

From the classics of Bach to modern works from Whitacre, the HWE performs exceptional music for the community. Check out the complete repertoire list at the linked Google doc and see some highlights of past performances below.

Horsepower by Jason Nippert, October 2023.

December 2022 full concert.