In a loving celebration of our planet , the multisensory experience will feature videos emphasizing the beauty and fragility of Mother Earth shown on multiple screens in harmonic accompaniment with the musicians .
Photo Courtesy of Brett Hufziger Photography
A highlight of the evening will be an original piece by Emmy
® Award winning composer
Julie Giroux . An accomplished orchestrator , composer , arranger , clinician and guest conductor , Giroux ’ s recent symphonic masterpiece is the “ Big Blue Marble .” She became the female composer to have her work performed during a U . S . Presidential Inauguration ceremony when “ Integrity March ,” the first movement from Giroux ’ s Symphony No . 3 titled “ No Finer Calling ,” was played by the presidential band as Vice President Kamala D . Harris was introduced .
In addition , the extraordinary performance will explore cultural music from around the world and feature several guest artists including performers from Modern Marimba and an Argentinian tango duo , performed by members of the renowned dance troupe , Dance South Florida .
“ As South Florida ’ s only LGBT wind ensemble , we are incredibly proud to return for our 36 th season stronger and more resilient than ever ,” said Dan Bassett , artistic director for the South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble . “ I ’ m fortunate to work with 60 incredible and extremely talented local musicians and encourage music lovers from all communities to attend this incredible concert .”