MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, known as The MAX, will welcome the William Carey University Wind Symphony for a special concert celebrating Mississippi’s rich musical legacy.
The performance, titled “Mississippi Winds: A Living Legacy,” will take place Saturday, April 26, at 1 p.m. in the Citizens National Bank Courtyard at The MAX in downtown Meridian.
The 50-member ensemble will present a program composed entirely of works by Mississippi composers, offering audiences an opportunity to experience the state’s wide-ranging musical talent in an outdoor, family-friendly setting.
The concert will feature the following pieces:
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“On the Wings of the Wind” by Ryan Todd
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“The Evil Within” by Aaron McMichael
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“In His Grace” by Ayatey Shabazz
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“Mississippi Blue” by Dr. Josephy Earp
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“Deer Island Sunrise” by Greg Fhiaras
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“I Am Bound for the Promised Land” by Wes Cameron
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“Se-SAW” by Dr. Clifton Taylor
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“The Legend of Saint Cecilia” by Luigi Zaninelli
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“Beyond the Gates” by Julie Giroux
The event is presented as part of The MAX’s ongoing mission to celebrate Mississippi artists and cultural contributors. Admission is free, and the public is encouraged to attend.
Event Information:
What: William Carey University Wind Symphony — “Mississippi Winds: A Living Legacy”
When: Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 1 p.m.
Where: Citizens National Bank Courtyard, The MAX, 2155 Front Street, Meridian, MS 39301
More information is available at www.msarts.org or by contacting The MAX directly.
