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 […]