Listen to the Band

Here’s a selection of University Heights Symphonic Band performances that demonstrate the ensemble’s artistry and varied repertoire.

In Flight (Samuel R. Hazo), recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, April 6, 2025


Fate of the Gods (Steven Reineke), recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, April 6, 2025


Porgy and Bess (George Gershwin), recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, April 6, 2025


Joropo (Moises Moleiro, arr. Johan de Meij), recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, April 6, 2025


Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral (Richard Wagner, trans. Lucien Caillet), recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, April 6, 2025


Song and Dance (Richard L. Saucedo), recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, April 6, 2025


Pegasus (John Wesley Gibson), recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, November 3, 2024


A Nordic Trilogy, recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, November 3, 2024

1: Swedish Fesitval Dances (Frank Erikson)

2: Fantasie on a Danish Theme (Albert Oliver Davis)

3: War March & Battle Hymn of the Vikings (Alfred Reed)



Afterlife (Rossano Galante), recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, November 3, 2024


Sea Songs (Ralph Vaughan Williams), recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, November 3, 2024


Four Scottish Dances (Malcolm Arnold) 1. Vivace, 2. Alegretto, 3. Pesante, recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, November 3, 2024


A Zillion Nickels (Samuel R. Hazo), recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, November 3, 2024


Metroplex: Three Postcards from Manhattan (Robert Sheldon), recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, November 3, 2024


Fantasie (Georges Hue), Flute Soloist: Julianna Sabo, recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, November 5, 2023


Bandancing (Jack Stamp), recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, November 5, 2023


Variations on a Korean Folk Song (John Barnes Chance), recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, November 5, 2023


The Sinfonians (Clifton Williams), recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, November 5, 2023


Symphonic Movement (Václav Nelhýbel), recorded at John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, March 26, 2023


Sevens (Samuel Hazo) recorded at John Carroll University March 26, 2023


The Monitor (Composed by Chad Sandlin, a University Heights Symphonic Band saxophonist and music educator). The piece was premiered by the UHSB.  Recorded at John Carroll University June 29, 2023


Just a Closer Walk with Thee (arr. Don Gillis), recorded at John Carroll University June 29, 2023


Hounds of Spring (Alfred Reed), recorded at John Carroll University March 26, 2023


Disney at the Movies (arr. John Higgins), recorded at John Carroll University June 29, 2023


Doylestown March (composed by Jay Westfield, a University Heights Symphonic Band French hornist with a Master’s degree in Music Composition).  The piece was premiered by the UHSB.  Recorded at John Carroll University June 29, 2023.


Strange Humors (John Mackey), recorded at John Carroll University Nov. 6, 2022


That’s a Plenty (arr. John Edmondson), recorded at John Carroll University June 29, 2023


Inchon (Robert W. Smith), recorded at John Carroll University March 26, 2023



UHSB 50th Anniversary Virtual Concert

Blue Bells of Scotland (arr. Arthur Pryor), Brett Balika, trombone, recorded at Mentor Civic Amphitheater, Mentor, Ohio, June 6, 2019

Armed Forces Salute (arr. Bob Lowden), recorded at Mentor Civic Amphitheater, Mentor, Ohio, June 6, 2019

Eric Clapton on Stage (arr. Paul Murtha), recorded at Mentor Civic Amphitheater, Mentor, Ohio, June 6, 2019

Chorale and Alleluia (Howard Hanson), recorded at John Carroll University May 31, 2018

Eternal Father, Strong to Save (Claude T. Smith), recorded at John Carroll University, University May 31, 2018

An American Elegy (Frank Ticheli), recorded at St. Alban Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, June 23, 2016