Under the theme “The Sound of Wind & Brass – American Brass Music,” the American Music Abroad – New Horizons Tour will present a captivating concert experience full of rich tones, energy, and musical diversity on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Minoritenkirche in Vienna.

An evening of music for everyone – admission is free – with all donations from the evening benefiting the neighborhood centers of the Wiener Hilfswerk and the Caritas Hospice.

The ensemble presents a rich and varied program that impressively reflects the stylistic diversity of American wind music. With works such as Galop by Gary P. Gilroy, Alchemy by Andrew Boysen Jr., and the festive Festivo by Václav Nelhýbel, the musical spectrum ranges from energetic concert pieces to atmospheric soundscapes. Film music highlights such as Themyscira from the score by Hans Zimmer and the Pirates of the Caribbean Highlights are just as recognizable as classics of the wind orchestra repertoire, including Bandology by Eric Osterling, Heartland March by Randall Standridge, and Joyful Journey by Robert Sheldon.

The American Music Abroad Honor Bands and Choirs have been delighting European concertgoers for over five decades. The New Horizons Community Tour brings together some 50 dedicated adult musicians from numerous U.S. states as well as Ontario (Canada), who have formed an international symphonic band ensemble and are fostering musical connections across national borders during their European tour through the Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary.

Admission free - counting tickets required

PROGRAMME

Gary P. Gilroy
Galop

Andrew Boyson Jr.
Alchemy

Vaclav Nelhybel
Festivo

Hans Zimmer (arr. Victor López)
Themyscira

Klaus Badelt (arr. Ted Ricketts)
Pirates of the Caribbean Highlights

Eric Osterling
Bandology

Randall Standridge
Heartland March

Henry Mancini (arr. Michael Brown)
It Had Better Be Tonight

Christina Huss
Bamboo Warrior

Robert Sheldon
Joyful Journey

Carl Strommen
Cumberland Cross

James Ployhar
Travelin’ Trumpets

Robert W. Smith
Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Kunst & Kultur at Minoritenkirche

Schedule in June