2026-27 Season

David Maslanka's Symphony IV

June 5, 2027
7:30PM
Brendle Recital Hall

Piedmont Wind Symphony

Mark A. Norman, Artistic Director & Conductor

CORolina Horn Quartet

Travis Bennett, Western Carolina University

Dakota Corbliss, Appalachian State University

Abigail Pack, University of North Carolina-Greensboro

Maria Serkin, University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Roma (2011) - Valarie Coleman (b. 1970)

Horn Quartet with Wind Ensemble (Premiere) – Gina Gillie (b. 1981)

CORolina Quartet

Symphony IV (1993) - David Maslanka (1943-2017)

Immerse yourself in a powerful and deeply spiritual program that explores themes of renewal, unity, and the human connection to something greater than ourselves.

At its core is David Maslanka’s Symphony No. 4, a monumental and profoundly moving work for wind ensemble. Radiating both intensity and introspection, the symphony draws on hymn tunes and original material to create a sweeping emotional landscape. From moments of quiet reflection to overwhelming surges of sound, the music channels a sense of spiritual awakening—an urgent, almost primal expression of joy, struggle, and transformation. Maslanka’s voice is both deeply personal and universally resonant, inviting listeners into a space of contemplation, catharsis, and renewal.

Gina Gillie’s work for horn quartet and wind ensemble brings a striking contrast, placing the rich, noble sound of the horn at the forefront. The dialogue between the quartet and ensemble highlights both the instrument’s warmth and its heroic brilliance, creating a work that is at once intimate and expansive.

Tickets

$10.00-$72.00

Travis Bennett, Horn

Travis Bennett joined the faculty of Western Carolina University in 2006, where he teaches horn, conducts the Horn Choir, and coaches chamber music ensembles. From 2022-2024, he served as the Assistant Dean of the David Orr Belcher College of Fine & Performing Arts, and in 2016-2017, Dr. Bennett was Co-Director of the School of Music. He is an active chamber and orchestral musician, performing regularly with the Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet and the Asheville Symphony, as well as other regional ensembles. He has served as a guest artist and teacher in Argentina, and has performed with the SMBQ in China, Germany, the Czech Republic, Jamaica, Hungary, Romania, Mexico and South Africa. He serves as the Area Representative of North Carolina for the International Horn Society, and has hosted the Southeast Horn Workshop twice (2009, 2019). He is married to his high school sweetheart, Julie, and they have two sons, Tyler and Preston.

Dakota Corbliss, Horn

Dr. Dakota Corbliss is currently the assistant professor of french horn and the director of graduate studies in music performance in the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University. As an ensemble performer, Dr. Corbliss is the Fourth Horn in the Western Piedmont Symphony while playing frequently with many other regional orchestras including the North Carolina Symphony, Charlotte Symphony, Augusta Symphony, Virginia Symphony, South Carolina Philharmonic, and Long Bay Symphony. In the past, he has performed with the likes of New World Symphony, Miami City Ballet, the United States Navy Band Southwest, the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band, South Florida Philharmonic, and many others.

An avid chamber musician, Dr. Corbliss helped found Vice City Brass, a collective of brass and electronic musicians aiming to bridge the generational gap between the past, present, and future. Corbliss has recently co-founded a new music group called PIVOT, a horn and saxophone duo dedicated to promoting perspective shifts among their audience.

In an administrative role, Dr. Corbliss is currently the Chief Operations Officer for the Brass Institutes of America, a series of brass chamber music festivals that take place across the country. He has also worked logistics on many projects including the Savvy Arts Venture Challenge and the College Music Society Summit.

Dr. Corbliss holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from University of South Carolina. He earned a Masters of Music at the University of Miami, and a Bachelor of Arts at Virginia Tech.

Abigail Pack, Horn

Dr. Abigail Pack, Professor of Horn at UNCG and a native of Roanoke, Virginia, received her training from East Carolina University (BMA), University of Iowa (MM), and University of Wisconsin-Madison (DMA) where she was a Bolz Teaching Fellow. Before assuming her current position at UNCG she was horn faculty at James Madison University from 2001 to 2008. She has also been on faculty at Knox College in Galesburg, Il, Western State College in Gunnison, CO and in the Gunnison Watershed School District. An avid symphony player Dr. Pack has held positions with the Barton Symphony Orchestra, Quad Cities Symphony Orchestra, Des Moines Symphony Orchestra, Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra, Green-Bay Symphony Orchestra, the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and currently has a position with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, the Southwest Chamber Orchestra, the Greensboro Opera, Amici Musicorum (chamber orchestra), and the Opera Roanoke Orchestra. Other orchestral subbing engagements include the Greensboro Symphony, Winston-Salem Symphony, and the Charlotte Symphony. Other venues have included performances with the Western Piedmont Wind Symphony, North Carolina Brass Band, the Iowa Brass Quintet, Western Slope Brass Band, and Massanutten Brass Band. Performance and presentation highlights include the National Flute Association (Washington DC with the Montpelier Winds), the International Horn Symposium (University of Cape Town, South Africa, Ithaca, NY, Montreal, Canada), the International Midwest Band and Orchestra Conference (Chicago 2009, 2022), International Double Reed Society (Athens, GA), Western International Band Clinic (2022), the American Band College (2017, 2021, 2024) and The Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts (Washington). She is a founding member of System 5 Brass Quintet and CORalina Horn Quartet and can be heard on the Centaur label.

Maria Serkin, Horn

Dr. Maria Serkin is Associate Professor of Horn at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where she leads a dynamic studio of high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. Recipient of UNCSA’s 2023–2024 Excellence in Teaching Award, she is passionate about mentoring the next generation of artists, many of whom have gone on to distinguished careers in orchestras, academia, and arts administration worldwide. Each summer, she serves on faculty at the International Chamber Music Academy of Ochsenhausen, Germany. As a performer, Dr. Serkin has held principal horn positions with the Florida Grand Opera, Palm Beach Symphony, Sarasota Orchestra, Atlantic Classical Orchestra, and Charlottesville Symphony, and has appeared with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Kansas City Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, Spoleto Festival USA, and the Boston Early Music Festival, among others. Her recent collaborations include CORolina, the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, Charlotte Symphony, Palm Beach Opera, the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival, and multiple solo premieres at the International Horn Symposium. Dr. Serkin earned degrees from the Eastman School of Music and New England Conservatory, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Manhattan School of Music.

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Tickets

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Venue Location

1775 Wake Forest Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27109

Parking

Visitors may park in Lot Q, which typically has ample space for concert attendees, as well as Lots A and B and designated street parking along Wake Forest Road. Parking is available after 5:00 PM on weekdays and throughout the weekend.

From Lot Q, simply walk to the breezeway connecting the two wings of Scales Fine Arts Center and enter through the glass doors on the right. The Box Office is located just inside the lobby.

When Should I Arrive?

The performance will begin promptly at 7:30PM. Doors will open at 6:50PM.

What Should I Wear?

We want everyone to feel comfortable and enjoy the concert, so there's no formal dress code. Whether you prefer casual attire, business casual, or something a little more festive, you're welcome just as you are.

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Wind Symphony?

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Our concerts are designed for everyone: from lifelong classical music fans to first-time attendees. No prior knowledge is required. Simply sit back, relax, and enjoy a live musical experience unlike any other.

Can I Bring Children?

Brendle Recital Hall is kid-friendly. PWS's Symphonic Series programming is designed for concert attendees of all ages and backgrounds.

Accessibility

Brendle Recital Hall offers designated accessible seating in the back row of the hall, located immediately after entering the space.

Scales Fine Arts Center also provides two wheelchair-accessible routes to the concert hall. Guests parking in Lot Q may enter through the lower-level doors to the left of the large staircase in the breezeway, then proceed straight to the elevator. Brendle Recital Hall’s lobby is located just outside the elevator on the second floor.

Guests parking near Wait Chapel may enter Upper Scales using the front ramp, proceed through the first set of double doors on the right, and take the elevator down to the second floor. For additional guidance, guests may refer to Wake Forest’s campus accessibility map.

Why Attend Live?

Streaming music is convenient. Experiencing it live is unforgettable.

Feel the power of a wind symphony, hear every detail of the performance, and share an evening with hundreds of fellow music lovers. Every concert is a one-of-a-kind experience that can only happen in the moment.

David Maslanka's Symphony IV

David Maslanka's Symphony IV

June 5, 2027 7:30PM Brendle Recital Hall

Travis Bennett, Horn

Still on the Fence?

We get it—attending a new event can come with a few questions. Whether you're wondering about parking, what to wear, bringing the family, accessibility, or what to expect from the performance, we've gathered answers to our most frequently asked questions below.

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Tickets

Venue Location

When Should I Arrive?

What Should I Wear?

First time at Piedmont Wind Symphony?

Can I Bring Children?

Accessibility

Why Attend Live?

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June 5, 2027
7:30PM
Brendle Recital Hall

First time at Piedmont
Wind Symphony?