Our performances bring people together—celebrating community through exceptional live music.
Join us at our next concert!
Band Classics – Old and New Saturday, February 28, 2026 Reese Center
Tickets available at the door. Cash only. Adults $15 Seniors $10 Students $5
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Our next concert program:
Band Classics: Old and New
Russel C. Mikkelson, conductor
Brooke Woods, guest conductor
The Hounds of Spring…Alfred Reed Brooke Woods, guest conductor
Symphony No. 4…James Stephenson
A Longford Legend…Robert Sheldon
Suite No. 1…Alfred Reed
We are truly blessed to have the HWE in our community. We attendees are dealing with many issues when we arrive to your concerts. Some have lost loved ones, some are dealing with health and financial issues, etc, etc. But for an hour and a half, you lessen the troubles of many. You provide outstanding music to our ears, ease our minds, and most importantly, you touch our hearts.
Upcoming Concerts in 2025-2026
Band Classics – Old and New Saturday, February 28, 2026 Reese Center
Evening at Pops Saturday, April 18, 2026 Reese Center
Swinging with the HWE Big Band! Saturday, May 16, 2026 Reese Cente
Location:
The Reese Center 1209 University Drive 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.