PSU Wind Ensemble Hosts Winter Term Concert

Lincoln High School Wind Ensemble joins as special guest performers.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:30pm

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Portland State University's Wind Ensemble is hosting its Winter Term Concert, featuring a program of both newly-composed works and traditional band repertoire favorites. The Lincoln High School Wind Ensemble will join as a special guest ensemble for the performance.

Why it matters

The PSU Wind Ensemble concert is an opportunity for the local community to enjoy a diverse program of band music, from classic pieces to contemporary compositions. The inclusion of the Lincoln High School ensemble also provides a platform for young musicians to showcase their talents alongside an established university-level group.

The details

The concert program will include Alfred Reed's 'Armenian Dances', Gordon Jacob's 'Old Wine in New Bottles', and Gustav Holst's '2nd Suite in F' - familiar band repertoire pieces. Additionally, the audience will hear new compositions such as Michael Barry's student-described 'casual/groovy' work 'Boomba' (2015) and the exhilarating 'Khaen' (2025) by Viskamol Chaiwanichsiri, who will be in attendance for the performance.

  • The PSU Wind Ensemble Winter Term Concert will take place on March 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM.

The players

PSU Wind Ensemble

The university-level wind ensemble from Portland State University.

Lincoln High School Wind Ensemble

The high school wind ensemble from Lincoln High School, joining as a special guest performer.

Michael Barry

Composer of the new work 'Boomba' being performed.

Viskamol Chaiwanichsiri

Composer of the new work 'Khaen' being performed, who will be in attendance.

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The takeaway

This concert provides an opportunity for the local community to experience a diverse program of band music, from classic repertoire to contemporary compositions, while also supporting the talents of both university-level and high school musicians.