The University of Alabama at Birmingham Wind Symphony has been selected to perform for the College Band Directors National Association Southern Division 2024 Conference.

Performing bands are chosen through anonymous submission peer review, based solely on their audio. This is the second time UAB has been selected to perform for this conference; the first was in 2008.

As part of this concert, three new pieces of music were written for the UAB Wind Symphony to perform. This extraordinary opportunity will elevate students’ musicianship and shine a spotlight on the exceptional teaching and artistry of faculty and students at UAB, Murray says. On the program are “Message from Arecibo” by James David, and “Playalisticstagemusik” by Marie Douglas, “Death and Disfigurations” by Scott McAllister, and “Organized Chaos” by Etienne Charles, which will have their world premieres.

Family and friends in Birmingham will have a chance to hear the band perform their program before they depart for Memphis. Donations for travel and accommodations are being accepted to help offset the cost for this unexpected expense, Murray says. Donate online.