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A little throwback for this wonderful Thursday. April 2, 2026 the conservatory hosted another successful Pacific Wind Ba...
04/17/2026

A little throwback for this wonderful Thursday.

April 2, 2026 the conservatory hosted another successful Pacific Wind Bands festival! This year we welcomed 9 schools, with a total of 10 ensembles, for a day of music. Visiting ensembles had a chance to perform on stage, receive a clinic from adjudicators, and experience instrumental clinics from our amazing Pacific faculty.

Thank you to all that made our second festival successful and thank you to the schools that participated!
Participating schools:
Lathrop High School
Pitman High School
Turlock High School
Franklin High School of Elk Grove
Jesuit High School
Franklin High School of Stockton
Laguna Creek High School
Sheldon High School
Johansen High School

Be on the lookout for registration for next year’s Wind Band Festival happening Thursday, April 1, 2027. Registration opens September 1, 2026.
Hope to see you there!

What an incredible way to finish the semester’s performance cycle for the Pacific Wind Bands! During the day, the campus...
04/07/2026

What an incredible way to finish the semester’s performance cycle for the Pacific Wind Bands! During the day, the campus hosted more than 450 high school students participating in the 2nd annual University of the Pacific Wind Band Festival. The event concluded with an amazing performance by the Pacific Wind Bands and included special guest conductor Dr. Jason Caslor from Arizona State University and guest artist Dr. Otis Murphy from Indiana University. The performance also showcased 2025-2026 Conservatory Performance Competition winner, Casey Kim and 2025-2026 Conservatory Competition winner, Edmund Bascon.
Congratulations to all for a wonderful performance!

04/01/2026

Come hear Casey perform Thursday at 6:30pm with the Pacific Wind Bands!

Thursday, April 2, 6:30 pm
Faye Spanos Concert Hall, Stockton

University of the Pacific’s Conservatory of Music presents Pacific Wind Bands conducted by Professor Vu Nguyen. Also guest-conducting are Jason Caslor and Jacquéline Hairston.

Guest saxophonist Otis Murphy performs on Claude T. Smith’s “Fantasia for Alto Saxophone.” The program also includes student artist Casey Kim, a winner of the 2025-26 Conservatory Performance Competition. Kim will solo on Paul Creston’s “Concertino for Marimba.” Plus a premiere work by student composer Edmund Bascon, “Night Lights,” the winner of the 2025-26 Student Composition Competition.

Tickets ($10-$15) are available online or at the door 30 min. before the performance. Students with a valid ID are free. Learn more at Pacific.edu/MusicEvents

Tonight!We have had a wonderful time working with artist-in-residence this week as we prepare for our first concert of...
02/13/2026

Tonight!
We have had a wonderful time working with artist-in-residence this week as we prepare for our first concert of the semester.

Join us tonight as the Pacific Wind Bands present “I, Too” featuring Lisa Williamson, soprano.
7:30pm Faye Spanos Concert Hall
Tickets $10-15 are available online or at the door, 30 minutes before the performance. Students with a valid ID are free.

01/01/2026

As we get ready to say farewell to 2025, let us recap all that 2025 brought the Pacific Wind Bands!
The year started strong with a performance at CASMEC, closed out the 24-25 school year and started the 25-26 school year with guest artists, welcomed new musicians, put together an alumni band for homecoming, and both the Ensemble and Dr. Vu Nguyen received were selected as winners for The American Prize. What a year it has been!
Come along and find out where 2026 takes us.

12/13/2025

✨And that’s a wrap on the 2025 fall semester ✨

So much to reflect on from these past few months. The music, and all the unforgettable moments in between. We were incredibly fortunate to experience so many wonderful performances, guest composers and guest artists who brought new perspectives and creativity to our stage!

Here’s hoping everyone did well on their finals, wishing you safe travels wherever you’re headed, and hoping you get the chance to truly rest, recharge, and enjoy your winter break!

🗣️We want to hear from you!
If you are a student, comment your favorite moment from the semester.
If you are a supporter, what performance did you enjoy the most?

Congratulations to Dr. Vu Nguyen for being selected as one of the winners of The American Prize Marian Anderson Award in...
11/19/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Vu Nguyen for being selected as one of the winners of The American Prize Marian Anderson Award in Social Justice, 2025 (college/university division) from the Pacifc Wind Bands performance of Requiem for the Unarmed by Kevin Day ( ).

This award honors the extraordinary legacy of one of America’s greatest performing artists (Marian Anderson), while annually recognizing and rewarding The American Prize laureate who best exemplifies the singer’s courage and trailblazing fortitude as an artist of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

From rehearsals inside of Faye Spanos Concert hall to sectionals with our amazing instrumental faculty, we have been har...
11/06/2025

From rehearsals inside of Faye Spanos Concert hall to sectionals with our amazing instrumental faculty, we have been hard at work over the last 2 weeks practicing to perform an amazing concert tomorrow night you won’t want to miss!

American Soundscapes
Friday, November 7, 2025
7:30pm Faye Spanos Concert Hall

11/05/2025

In part 2, faculty guest artist, Joe Mazzaferro tells a joke and reveals what he does to prepare for a performance, his thoughts on this upcoming concert and more in this 90 second rapid fire interview.

With threads of jazz, blues, and spirit, the Pacific Wind Bands will be performing a living musical tapestry of American...
10/28/2025

With threads of jazz, blues, and spirit, the Pacific Wind Bands will be performing a living musical tapestry of American sound.
A reflection on where our music comes from, and the fire that keeps it alive.

Come hear this intense and colorful performance
Friday, November 7
7:30pm
Faye Spanos Concert Hall

Featuring:
• Professor Joe Mazzaferro, Trumpet performing selections from Miles Ahead

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