University of Melbourne Wind Symphony 2025 Tour

A showcase of Australia's leading student talent

The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony features the very best student wind instrumentalists from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, led by Associate Professor Jackie Hartenberger.

In August 2025, the Wind Symphony will perform its first interstate tour, with energetic programs highlighting compositions by Paul Hindemith, Katherine Parker and more.

Book your tickets now to discover these exceptional talents at our performances in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.

Elizabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre
17 August 2025

Artists

The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony
Jackie Hartenberger (conductor)
Tracy Videon (guest conductor)

Program

Symphony in B-flat – Paul Hindemith
Sure-Fire Concerto, for Horn and Wind Ensemble – Cathy Likhuta (featuring Carla Blackwood, horn soloist)
Hun Tur – Melody Eötvös
Down Longford Way – Katherine Parker, arr. Osman
Arc-En-Ciel – Katherine Parker, arr. Videon
Concerto for Wind Ensemble – Kevin Day

Tickets on sale on 1 August

Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium
21 August 2025

Artists

The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony
The Queensland Conservatorium Wind Orchestra
Jackie Hartenberger (conductor)
Peter Morris (conductor)

Program

Lost Vegas – Michael Daugherty
Hun Tur – Melody Eötvös
Arc-En-Ciel - Katherine Parker, arr. Videon
Concerto for Wind Ensemble – Kevin Day
Symphony No. 4 for Winds – Paul Dean

Book on Queensland Conservatorium website

Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music
23 August 2025

Artists

The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony
Jackie Hartenberger (conductor)

Program

Symphony in B-flat – Paul Hindemith
Sure-Fire Concerto, for Horn and Wind Ensemble – Cathy Likhuta (featuring Carla Blackwood, horn soloist)
Hun Tur – Melody Eötvös
Dances of Old Sydney Suite – various
Concerto for Wind Ensemble – Kevin Day

Book on Sydney Conservatorium of Music website

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