The members of the UPEI Wind Symphony are excited to return to performing live for the first time in a year, with a program of works by British composers. Featured works for this recital include Philip Sparke's playful and expressive “Hanover Festival,” Ralph Vaughan William's iconic “Folk Song Suite” (including the original 4th movement, “Sea Songs”), a set of three musical “Portraits of the North” by British Canadian composer Robert Buckley, and the first movement of Edward Gregson's “Tuba Concerto,” featuring music student Olive MacPhail as soloist.

The recital takes place at 7:30 pm, Thursday, December 1, at Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students, and will be available for purchase with cash at the door of the event.