Our performances bring people together—celebrating community through exceptional live music.
Join us at our next concert!
Saturday, April 26 7:30pm John Gilbert Reese Center on the campus of OSU Newark
Tickets available at the door. Cash only. Adults $15 Seniors $10 Students $5
Our next concert program
Back to the Future:
The 40th Anniversary of the Heisey Wind Ensemble
Russel C. Mikkelson, conductor Paul Bissler, guest conductor
With special guests:
Buddy Deshler, Cornet soloist Joe Galvin, Narrator
Back to the Future, Suite for Band Alan Silvestri (arr. Russel C. Mikkelson)
Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew James Curnow
Casey At The Bat Randol Alan Bass Joe Galvin, Narrator
Grand Russian Fantasia Jules Levi Buddy Deshler, Cornet soloist
On The Mall Edwin Franko Goldman
Blue Shades Frank Ticheli
The Roosters Lay Eggs in Kansas John Philip Sousa Paul Bissler, guest conductor
Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms Thomas Moore (arr. Donald Hunsberger) Buddy Deshler, Cornet soloist
Symphony No. 3, movement 4, Finale James Barnes
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 2024-2025
Evening at Pops Saturday, April 26, 2025 Reese Center
Swinging with the HWE Big Band! Saturday, May 17, 2025 Reese Center
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.