Wind Ensembles plan two Piedmont concerts; EHHS, RMA, WHHS among high schools that will participate

DEMOREST - Wind ensemble fans have two opportunities to hear music by large and small groups at Piedmont College Nov. 15 and Nov. 18, in the Chapel at the campus in Demorest.<br /> <br /> At 7:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Dianasue Walton will direct several small ensembles, followed by a performance by the 40-member Piedmont Wind Ensemble. The group will play works by John Philip Sousa, Claude T. Smith, and David Holsinger. Highlights of the performance will be a flute solo by Piedmont junior Jessie Bee of Hartwell; and Kara Taylor, a graduate student from Cornelia, will serve as guest conductor for Smith's "Emperata Overture."<br /> <br /> At 7:30 p.m., Nov. 18, also in the Chapel, the Piedmont Wind Ensemble will be joined by musicians from six area high schools for a concert featuring 96 instruments, directed by Vicki Pinson. <br /> <br /> In addition to the Piedmont Wind Ensemble, the group will include players from East Hall High School, Craig Cantrell, director; Banks County High School, Jon Congdon, director; Hart County High School, Alan Tolbert, director; Riverside Military Academy, Katy Wilson, director; West Hall High School, Ernie Phillips, director; and White County High School, Michael Pickett, director.