‘Pulsing Onward,’ Dr. Gary Gilroy’s farewell season

May 28, 2025.Reading time 19 minutes.

Dr. Gary Gilroy directs the Fresno State Wind Orchestra for the last time in the Concert Hall.

Surrounded by family and friends, in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada peaks, Gary Gilroy was presented with an original musical score, “Pulsing Onward – A California Pastorale,” by James M. David, in honor of his life in music.

Fresno State Wind Orchestra releases virtual performance video

May 19, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Virtual Fresno State Wind Orchestra performance

Graduate conductor Kevin Misakian directed the Fresno State Wind Orchestra in a virtual presentation of “Furioso” composed by Dr. Gary Gilroy, Professor of Music at Fresno State.

Fresno State Wind Orchestra and Central High School Wind Ensemble to perform in concert

February 20, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

The Fresno State Wind Orchestra and Central High School Wind Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 in the Concert Hall.

After four decades Sutherland’s legacy continues to inspire at the Wind Festival

April 26, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Dr. Lawrence R. Sutherland, guest conductor for Symphony for Band, Op. 69, II. Adagio Sostenuto, “Round me Falls the Night”

The Wind Festival captures that invigorating spirit and serves as a way for college ensembles to meet, play for larger audiences, and receive constructive feedback from adjudicators.

Wind Festival brings more than 1,500 student musicians to Fresno State

March 20, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

This week, the 38th annual Lawrence R. Sutherland Wind Festival will bring more than 1,500 music students to the Fresno State campus for the three-day festival. Musicians will come from three middle schools, 16 high schools, three junior colleges and five four-year universities, including Fresno State. The Evening Gala Concert, at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 25, will feature […]