The U of A Bands will kick off the fall 2026 concert season at 7 p.m. today, Sep. 30, in the Faulkner Performing Arts Center on the campus of the U of A.
The evening will begin with a performance by the Wind Symphony under the direction of Chase Jones, associate director of bands. The Wind Ensemble, led by director of bands Chris Knighten, will close out the concert.
Wind Symphony
First Suite Fanfare (2020), Erika Svanoe
Folk Suite for Band (1966), William Grant Still
Wayfaring Stranger (2015), Christopher M. Nelson
The Hounds of Spring (1981), Alfred Reed
Wind Ensemble
The Star-Spangled Banner (1814/2004), Francis Scott Key/John Williams
Vivo (2025), Zhou Tian
Masque (2001), Kenneth Hesketh
Caim (2025), John Wesley Gibson
La Chancla (2024), Dennis Llinas
Tickets are $10 for the general public and free for children 12 and under. U of A students can also obtain a free ticket using their university login. Additional information about ticketing can be found at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center website. A livestream is also available at bands.uark.edu.
About the University of Arkansas Bands: The U of A Bands Program, inside the Department of Music in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, began in 1874 and is one of the oldest band programs in the country. The program has eight ensembles including the Razorback Marching Band, Hogwild Band, and six concert bands with over 400 student members representing every college at the university. The Razorback Marching Band will be representing the University of Arkansas in the 2027 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Support the band's travel here.
Contacts
J. R. Hinkson, associate director for band finance, marketing and operations
Band
(479) 575-2733, hinkson@uark.edu