Missouri S&T Winter Band Concert Offers Global Musical Journey

The university's arts, languages, and philosophy department will present a diverse program of music inspired by cultures around the world.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Missouri University of Science and Technology's arts, languages, and philosophy department will present its winter band concert this February, offering a diverse program of music inspired by cultures around the world. The performance is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. in Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall on the Missouri S&T campus in Rolla, Missouri.

Why it matters

The concert showcases the university's commitment to the arts and provides an opportunity for the community to experience a global musical journey through the performances of the University Wind Symphony, Movie Music Ensemble, and Saxophone Choir.

The details

Dr. David Samson, assistant professor of music at Missouri S&T, will direct the University Wind Symphony. The concert will feature music inspired by cultures from Russia, Japan, England, and the United States. Two student-led ensembles, the Movie Music Ensemble and the Saxophone Choir, will also perform.

  • The concert is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The players

Dr. David Samson

Assistant professor of music at Missouri University of Science and Technology and director of the University Wind Symphony.

Missouri University of Science and Technology

A STEM-focused research university with over 7,000 students, part of the four-campus University of Missouri System.

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What they’re saying

“The University Wind Symphony is excited to share this program of music inspired from around the world.”

— Dr. David Samson, Assistant professor of music (newsdirectory3.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the Missouri S&T Winter Band Concert can be purchased in advance from the Leach Theatre Box Office or online at leachtheatre.mst.edu. Admission is free for youth aged 18 and under and Missouri S&T students with a valid ID.

The takeaway

The Missouri S&T Winter Band Concert offers the community a unique opportunity to experience a diverse program of global music performed by the university's talented student ensembles, showcasing the institution's commitment to the arts and cultural exploration.