Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

An omnivorous musician, Sam Suggs was recently named New Artist of the Month by Musical America and earned the grand prize at the 2015 International Society of Bassists Solo Competition performing many of his own compositions. Praised for her “expert technical work” (The Strad), cellist Amanda Gookin champions the future of music through bold performances, the creation of new works and a deep commitment to education, cultural equity and community engagement.

Sue Barber is an active music educator and performer as a bassoonist. She is an active freelance bassoonist, performing as principal bassoon with CityMusic Cleveland Chamber Orchestra and the North Charleston Pops! Orchestra.

The JMU Wind Symphony is the premier woodwind, brass and percussion ensemble at James Madison University, committed to performing the great works of the wind band’s core repertoire while also exploring the best of contemporary composition.