The Wind Symphony is the premier instrumental ensemble at Concordia-Chicago.

The Wind Symphony maintains an active performance schedule, having performed in schools, churches, and concert halls in 43 states, Canada, Eastern Europe, and China. The group has a commitment to the finest traditional and contemporary sacred and secular repertoire. The Wind Symphony has recorded thirteen compact discs of sacred music.


Conductor - Dr. Richard Fischer

Dr. Richard Fischer, Distinguished Professor of Music, has served as director of bands at Concordia University Chicago since 1974.

Wind Symphony Spring Tour 2023

Friday, March 3
Divine Savior Lutheran Church, Hartford, WI
7 p.m. Concert

Saturday, March 4
Trinity Lutheran Church, Rochester, MN
7 p.m. Concert

Sunday, March 5
Peace Church, Eau Claire, WI
4 p.m. Concert

Monday, March 6
Trinity Lutheran Church & School, Waconia, MN
7 p.m. Concert

Tuesday, March 7
King of Kings Lutheran Church & School, Roseville, MN
7 p.m. Concert

Thursday, March 9
Christ Church (Sumner Campus), Lincoln, NE
7 p.m. Concert

Friday, March 10
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Iowa City, IA
7 p.m. Concert

Saturday, March 11
Immanuel Lutheran Church & School, St. Charles, MO
7 p.m. Concert

Sunday, March 12
St. John’s Lutheran Church & School, Lombard, IL
3 p.m. Concert

Friday, March 17 
Concordia University Chicago Chapel of Our Lord
8 p.m. Home Concert


Daytime Mini Concerts at Lutheran High Schools

Friday, March 3
Lake Country Lutheran High School, Hartland, WI

Monday, March 6
Mayer Lutheran High School, Mayer, MN

Tuesday, March 7
Concordia Academy, Roseville, MN

Download Wind Symphony Spring 2023 Tour Program (PDF)