RADFORD – The Radford University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will perform in concert Wednesday, April 16, at 8 p.m., in Bondurant Auditorium, Preston Hall. The RU Guitar Ensemble performs Thursday, April 17, at 8 p.m., in the Norwood Room of the Bondurant Center for the Arts, 1129 East Main St.

The wind ensemble will perform Paul Hindemith’s march from Symphonic Metamorphosis and the Symphony in Bb. Wayne Gallops, director of bands, and graduate conducting assistant Matt Barbe will conduct the symphonic band in a performance of 20th century works by George Farmer, Clifton Williams and Dmitri Shostakovich.

Music professor Robert Trent will direct the guitar ensemble concert which features works for duos, trio and quartets. The program includes a special surprise for the audience.

Both concerts are free and open to the public. To learn more, call the music department at (540) 831-5177.