The WKU Symphonic Band plays at its British and American Wind Classics Concert on Sept. 27, 2024 in Van Meter Hall. (Von Smith)Associate director of bands Matthew McCurry warms up the band before performing at the WKU Symphonic Band’s British and American Wind Classics Concert on Sept. 27, 2024 in Van Meter Hall. (Von Smith)Associate director of band Matthew McCurry holds his baton backstage before conducting a piece of music at the WKU Symphonic Band’s British and American Wind Classics Concert on Sept. 27, 2024 in Van Meter Hall. (Von Smith)Graduate conductor Brenna Derby conducts during the WKU Symphonic Band’s British and American Wind Classics Concert on Sept. 27, 2024 in Van Meter Hall. (Von Smith)Director of Band Dr. Gary Schallert conducts the opening piece at the WKU Symphonic Band’s British and American Wind Classics Concert on Sept. 27, 2024 in Van Meter Hall. (Von Smith)A band student waits for the next piece to start with her double bass at the WKU Symphonic Band’s British and American Wind Classics Concert on Sept. 27, 2024 in Van Meter Hall. (Von Smith)Graduate conductor Noah Woody takes a bow at after a conducting piece of music during the Symphonic Band’s British and American Wind Classics Concert on Sept. 27, 2024 in Van Meter Hall. (Von Smith)A band student gives a thumbs up before heading onstage during the WKU Symphonic Band’s British and American Wind Classics Concert on Sept. 27, 2024 in Van Meter Hall. (Von Smith)