Our 2026–27 season, Epic Works, showcases four remarkable large-scale compositions that demonstrate the depth, imagination, and expressive power of the wind band repertoire. Each concert features a major multi-movement work as its centerpiece, while remaining true to the Maryland Winds tradition of offering audiences a rich and diverse musical experience throughout the season.

The season opens with Julie Giroux’s Bookmarks from Japan (Symphony No. 4), a vivid musical journey inspired by six beautifully illustrated bookmarks depicting scenes and landmarks created by renowned Japanese artists. Giroux transforms these visual images into a richly colorful and emotionally compelling symphony that brings these images vividly to life in sound.