The Valley Winds presents Maslanka’s Symphony No. 4 & Anna Clyne’s Pivot Free concert • Sunday, Nov. 9, 4:00 PM • Sweeney Concert Hall, Smith College Northampton, MA — The Valley Winds—Western Massachusetts’ professional wind ensemble under the direction of Artistic Director Brian Messier—presents a free concert on Sunday, November 9 at 4:00 PM in Sweeney Concert Hall (Smith College). The program pairs two electrifying works for winds: David Maslanka’s Symphony No. 4 and Anna Clyne’s Pivot. Anchoring the afternoon is Maslanka’s beloved Symphony No. 4, a modern cornerstone of the wind repertory. Expansive, hymn-infused, and intensely cathartic, the symphony channels a uniquely American voice—moving from quiet meditation to roof-raising celebration. The concert opens with Anna Clyne’s Pivot, a kinetic showpiece whose rhythmic drive, color, and quick-silver turns spotlight the ensemble’s virtuosity and chamber-like precision. “This pairing gives audiences both the visceral thrill of Clyne’s sound world and the spiritual arc of Maslanka,” says Messier. “It’s an invitation to experience the range and power of a top-flight wind ensemble—up close, in one of the Valley’s great halls.” Event Details **What:** The Valley Winds — Maslanka Symphony No. 4 & Clyne *Pivot* (Free) **When:** Sunday, November 9 • 4:00 PM **Where:** Sweeney Concert Hall, Smith College, Northampton, MA **Admission:** Free (open seating) About The Valley Winds The Valley Winds is a professional wind ensemble serving the greater Pioneer Valley. Committed to dynamic performances and community engagement, the group champions masterworks of the wind repertoire alongside contemporary voices—bringing world-class artistry to audiences across Western Massachusetts.