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Wind Symphony features winners of NASA competition

Wind Symphony event
Thu, March 12, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Mershon Auditorium

1871 N High St Columbus OH 43210

The Wind Symphony plays host to the 2026 North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference, featuring winners of the NASA concerto competition. 

An all-star cast of soloists includes Michael Rene Torres, The Ohio State University; Sarah Hatrick, University of Arkansas; Otis Murphy, Indiana University; and the Assembly Quartet. 

The program includes works by Karel Husa, David Maslanka, Alexandra Gardner, and a world premiere by Katajh Copley.

Russel C. Mikkelson, conductor.

This concert is free and open to the public. No ticket required.


All events are subject to change.

Getting Here

Directions and Parking

Ohio Union South Garage (open to visitors 24/7) — located just south of the Timashev Music building, next to the Ohio Union. 

  • A good choice for events in Weigel Auditorium, just inside the south end of the building, across from the Oval.
  • The only choice for visitors M–F, before 4 p.m.

Weigel Auditorium is on the second floor, via a staircase in the south lobby.

  • The elevator to Weigel Auditorium is in the back hallway, located behind the Music Commons.

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