Oahe Wind Ensemble Takes Flight | Pierre News

The Oahe Wind Ensemble just launched its second season with a Labor Day concert featuring crowd-pleasers like “America the Beautiful,” powered by talented local students led by director Gage Ruhlman. With three more performances planned this year — winter, early spring, and pre-summer — they rehearse intensively but efficiently, letting musicians prep on their own while focusing rehearsals on cohesion. Unlike traditional school bands, this ensemble lets Ruhlman curate wind-specific repertoire, blending classics with fresh tunes for high-caliber, engaging music. Growing attendance reflects audience appreciation for their dedication and sound, and they’re now working toward nonprofit status to ensure years of community performances. Catch them at the T.F. Riggs Theatre — details on upcoming shows are available via their Facebook page. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/83b4d0b26605a17e