The wind ensemble performed four pieces that portrayed different moods. From the colorful “Rocky Point Holiday” by Ron Nelson to the more spiritual two-movement piece by David Maslanka titled “Give Us This Day.”

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Photo Essay: Band Spectacular showcases three ensembles in one night

By Samantha Rangel, Staff Reporter • Nov 10, 2025

During Frank Ticheli’s “Sanctuary,” Christian Herrera play a solo on French horn and Esteban Arauza on the alto saxophone. (Samantha Rangel/The Collegian)

Fresno State’s wind orchestra is directed by professor Steven McKeithen. (Samantha Rangel/The Collegian)

The symphonic band also performed three pieces in the Fresno State Concert Hall: “Mesa Dances” by Gavin Lendt, “Sleep” by Eric Whitacre and “Semper Fidelis March” by John Phillip Sousa. (Samantha Rangel/The Collegian)

(From left to right) Deangelo Montenegro, Evan Morse, and Primavera Vargas contribute to the percussion instruments heard in John Phillip Sousa’s “Semper Fidelis March.” (Samantha Rangel/The Collegian)

Devin Calderon plays a flugelhorn solo during Christine Jensen’s “Sea Fever.” (Samantha Rangel/The Collegian)

The Fresno State Jazz Orchestra performed three pieces for the Band Spectacular program on Nov. 6. (Samantha Rangel/The Collegian)

The rhythm section plays together during “Gingerbread Girl” by Wayne Wallace. (Samantha Rangel/The Collegian)

Professor Cody Forcier directs the symphonic band at Fresno State, but is also the lecturer of tuba and euphonium. (Samantha Rangel/The Collegian)

About the Contributor

Samantha Rangel, Staff Reporter

Samantha Rangel is a new staff reporter for the Collegian and a senior at Fresno State. She has also worked as a reporter for KVPR (Valley Public Radio) since spring of 2025. Samantha is a Broadcast Journalism major and hopes to attend graduate school and pursue a career in radio journalism.

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