From Earth to Outer Space

From the mysteries of our own planet to the vast reaches of the cosmos, music has long captured humanity’s fascination with the skies above. “From Earth to Outer Space” invites listeners on a journey through works inspired by the wonder, beauty, and infinite possibilities of the universe.

The Lone Star Wind Orchestra and Music Director Eugene Migliaro Corporon kicks off the 20th season with “From Earth to Outer Space” on Sunday, November 16, 2025, 3 p.m., at Moody Performance Hall in Dallas. The LSWO welcomes world-renowned euphonium soloist David Childs to give the world premiere of the wind band version of Jonathan Bates’ Stratos: Concerto for Euphonium. The program features Julie Giroux’s latest Symphony No. 7 “The Titan” along with The Pathway to the Stars by Robert Buckley and Gustav Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets.

Help us celebrate NASA’s Artemis program and the 20th anniversary season of the Lone Star Wind Orchestra. Join us Sunday, November 16th in Dallas for a program that transforms the grandeur of space into sound, sparking both awe and imagination.

PROGRAM (subject to change): 

The Pathway to the Stars, Robert Buckley

Jupiter, Gustav Holst/Patterson

Stratos: Concerto for Euphonium, Jonathan Bates
*World premiere of wind band version

Symphony No. 7 “Titan”, Julie Giroux

ABOUT DAVID CHILDS:

The grandson and son of well-respected euphonium players from the Welsh Valleys, and himself described by The Observer as ‘a great ambassador for the euphonium, possessing an astonishing technique and an engaging stage presence’, David Childs is regarded as one of the finest brass musicians of his generation, touring extensively throughout Asia, continental Europe, and North America, and recording actively for radio, television, and CD.

He has appeared as soloist with the BBC, Manchester and RTÉ Concert orchestras, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonie Baden-Baden, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sinfonia Cymru, Welsh National Opera, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and many of the finest brass bands and military bands in both the UK and USA. He has made solo appearances at the Singapore International Festival, Harrogate International Festival, Cheltenham Festival, Melbourne International Festival, BBC Proms and New York Festival, given solo recitals at the Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room and Bridgewater Hall, and performed concertos at the Concertgebouw, Royal Albert Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Symphony Hall, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall New York.

During his career as a euphonium soloist, Childs has received many awards in recognition of his achievements, including: Arts Council Wales Creative Wales Award; Worshipful Company of Musicians Silver Medal Award; Welsh Music Guild’s Leo Abse & Cohen Award; Harry Mortimer Trust Award; RNCM Principal’s Gold Medal Award; Making Music’s Dorothy Green Award; Musicians Benevolent’s Sir Charles Leggett Award; Countess of Munster Star Award, and many more. He has also received several accolades as a recording artist, including an ITEA Roger Bobo Excellence in Recording Award, and can be heard on several labels including EMI, Deutsche Gramophone, Erased Tapes, Doyen, Obrasso, World of Sound and Chandos, with whom he’s released two critically acclaimed concerto albums with symphony orchestra.

OTHER SPECIAL MENTIONS

• There will be a pre-concert talk in the hall at 2:35 p.m. featuring LSWO brass musicians
• Visual imagery will accompany Julie Giroux’s Symphony No. 7 ‘The Titan”

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