By: Nick McGill ~Sports Editor~ This coming week will feature many ensemble performances for the Christmas Music Festival. It will include a performance by the Xavier University Symphonic Winds in conjunction with the Filmore Wind Band at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 in the Gallagher Student Center Theatre. Admission is free. Interim Director of Instrumental Activities Jim Daughters conducts both groups that will be perform holiday favorites, “Sleigh Ride,” “Greensleeves” and “A Christmas Festival.” The Symphonic Winds will also perform the “Glorioso” symphony by Japanese composer Yasuhide Ito. Ito’s symphony depicts a time in Japanese history (ca. 1603-1867) when the … Continue reading Symphonic winds to collaborate in Christmas Music Festival