The Music at Queens concert series is wrapping up for the season with a performance by a new wind ensemble.
The Fraser Valley-based ensemble KASWE is performing on Saturday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church.
KASWE - the Kwantlen Alumni Symphonic Wind Ensemble - was formed in January 2011 as a non-profit organization to support the arts in the community.
It offers an outlet for students, professional musicians and community members from across the Fraser Valley to continue their passion for music and performing once they have finished their undergrad training.
Its artistic director is Wayne Jeffrey, who is recognized as one of the country's leading music educators and conductors.
He's the director of instrumental studies at the Kwantlen Polytechnic University department of music. He's the artistic director of the Kwantlen University Wind Symphony, music director of the Pacific Chamber Winds and the co-artistic director of the Canada West Chamber Orchestra.
KASWE will be joined by Michael Dirk, organist, who will be featured on the church's 45-rank Casavant Freres pipe organ playing Widor's Toccata.
Queens Avenue United Church is at 529 Queens Ave. Tickets can be purchased through the church office, 604-522-1606, or at the door.
The concert costs $20 for regular admission, $15 for seniors and students, $10 for children.
