Edmonton Winds, under the direction of Raymond Baril, is proud to present Ballad, Blues, and Boogie, the final performance in their 2025-2026 season. The concert will take place on May 3, 2026, at the Westbury Theatre (ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330 84 Ave NW) at 2 pm.

Ballad, Blues, and Boogie explores the intersection of wind band tradition and the soulful, rhythmic worlds of jazz and blues. The program highlights the versatile nature of the ensemble, featuring a mix of lyrical melodies and high-energy swing.

In a special highlight for this season closer, the program features a guest performance by the Calgary-based Cappy Smart Band under the direction of Earl Paddock . Originally formed in the late 1800s by Calgary Fire Department Chief James "Cappy" Smart, this vibrant community ensemble joins Edmonton Winds on stage to celebrate the next 50 years of wind band music in Alberta.

Featured performances include David Lovrien’s Ballad, Blues and Boogie, showcasing the ERZ Trio, and Jeff Tyzik’s Riffs, featuring soloist Ryan Pliska. The repertoire also includes classics such as Blue Moon (Rogers) and A Longford Legend (Sheldon).

Tickets for Ballad, Blues, and Boogie range from $5 - $20 and are available now from the Westbury Theatre box office.

Take a trip down memory lane with the Edmonton Winds. In the second of our 50th Season series, we will revisit tunes that hold special significance to the band's history. This special concert will feature a photo exhibit of our past, pay special tribute to the 25th anniversary of our Music Director Raymond Baril, and remember our fallen friends who meant so much to us.

Our gift to you! Join us for a pay-what-you-will holiday concert that has become a festive tradition for the Edmonton Winds. A great way to kick off the Christmas season.

At 50: Close to Home celebrates two major milestones for the Edmonton Winds: the release of the band’s third studio album and the opening of the ensemble’s 50th year. Produced by MacEwan University record label Bent River Records, Close To Home showcases local composers and performers and other music commissioned by the Edmonton Winds. The album features music by Allan Gilliland, Julie Giroux, Pete Meechan, and Mari Alice Conrad, with a feature performance of Dreaming of the Masters IV by award-winning saxophonist PJ Perry.

Join us for an afternoon of dance-inspired music from across the ages, featuring the Edmonton Catholic School District Senior All-City Band!

Pipe Dreams and Premieres will feature legendary flautist, Jim Walker performing a new arrangement of Edmonton composer, Allan Gilliland's 'Pipe Dreams'. The concert will also host serveral premieres, including two pieces composed by Edmonton Winds' band members: Joe Semple's 'The Banks of the Rideau'; and 'The Knight of the Sorrowful Face' by Sean Bumstead. 'The War of Wind and Stone' by Schubert Hernando, winner of the Edmonton Winds composition competition, will also be performed for the first time.

General admission: $20 Seniors: $15 Student: $5 Under 12: Free

*Tickets for this event are being sold by Myer Horowitz Theatre through Showclix. They may add fees to your order.

Prepare to be swept away on a journey of sonic exploration as the Edmonton Winds, under the direction of Raymond Baril, proudly presents "Impressions and Expressions," a concert extravaganza that promises to redefine the boundaries of musical expression. Join us at MacEwan’s Triffo Theatre on May 5, 2024, at 2 pm for the grand finale of the Edmonton Winds 2023-2024 season.

Step into a realm where music becomes a canvas, painting vivid impressions with every note. This concert promises an immersive journey through the enchanting world of impressionism, where composers craft landscapes of sound. Feel the pulse of the city with Gorb's "Adrenaline City," with vibrant rhythms capturing the bustling energy of urban life. Usher in the atomic age with “Atomic Time” (David), then delve into dreamlike landscapes with Debussy's "The Engulfed Cathedral," where haunting melodies conjure visions of ancient stone edifices rising from misty waters. Impressions can be comical, and Schickele's playful "Grand Serenade for an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion" (composed under his pseudonym P.D.Q. Bach) adds a whimsical touch. Giroux's "Impressions" invites reflection and nostalgia by painting serene portraits of academia, while Stride’s piece of the same name remembers the unique baritone sax and bassoon talents of Trever Harris, a student in the University of Victoria Wind Symphony. In a tribute to Jayne Montgomery Barnes, a longtime member of the band who passed away in February, Meechan's "Wind of Change" portrays the joy, the pride, and the love for music felt by the community of performers and by those who listen and sustain the music across generations.

Tickets are available from edmontonwinds.com, from band members, and at the door. We offer free admission for children twelve and under, $5 student tickets, $15 tickets for seniors, and general admission at $20.

We’ve got something for everyone! If Spooky Season™ and trick-or-treat is your vibe, we’ve got you covered with “Halloween” (Gould) and “The Haunted Carousel” (Svanoe). Dance your way into the afterlife with “Danse Macabre” (Saint-Saëns), but don’t get too comfortable! “The Inferno” (Smith) will give you the glimpse of hell that Dante could only dream about. Classic tales of witches and demons round out the afternoon with “Tam o’Shanter” (Arnold) and “Night on Bald Mountain” (Moussorgsky). Just for fun, “Ride of the Valkyries” (Wagner) completes the afternoon and our exploration of all things fantastic and bombastic!