If you haven’t yet experienced the amazing musical talents of conductor William Langley and his orchestras, then I urge you to make sure you catch their next concert (I believe the next one is in the fall).

Last night we were treated to the Inaugural Concert of the Wolf River Wind Ensemble in the CBHS auditorium, with the following wonderful pieces:

• The Battle of Shiloh – C.L. Barnhouse
• First Suite in Eb – Gustav Holst
• Salvation is Created – Pavel Tschesnokoff
• 650 East – Wayne Oldham & Jack Hale
• Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna – Franz von Suppe

The Wolf River Wind Ensemble is a group of 30 talented musicians of all ages, brought together by William Langley, the music director. The wind ensemble was originally formed by Mr. Langley for the purpose of educational outreach in inner-city Memphis schools. What I find particularly amazing and inspiring is that William just graduated in 2009 from Christian Brothers High School – and forming orchestras of this level of excellence and size are incredible achievements for someone so young.

I am very proud and honored to photograph and document the progress of the Wolf River Wind Ensemble and William’s other projects like the Wolf River Chamber Orchestra, and I hope you will be able to attend future concerts.