Lee University’s Wind Ensemble will present its fall concert, “Travelers,” on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Conn Center on Lee’s campus. 
 
The concert will feature several international pieces, including “Variations on a Korean Folk Song” by John Barnes Chance, “Irish Tune from County Derry” by Percy Grainger, “Japanese Tune” by Sochi Konagaya, “La Fiesta Mexicana” by H. Owen Reed, and “National Emblem March” by E. E. Bagley. 
 
The theme for the ensemble’s fall concert is inspired by an upcoming musical ministry trip to Japan in spring of 2026. 
 
“These classic wind band pieces beautifully represent a piece of culture from each of the following nations: Ireland, Japan, Korea, Mexico, and the United States,” said Dr. Josh Pace, director of Wind Ensemble. “In a time of division, the Lee University Wind Ensemble feels called to showcase a message of unity among the world through music.” 
 
In addition to serving as assistant professor of music education and conductor of Lee’s Wind Ensemble, Pace teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in music education, conducting, and supervises student teachers. Prior to Lee, Pace was a high school band and orchestra director in Omaha, Nebraska. He then went on to get his doctorate in wind band conducting at the University of Florida. 
 
The Lee University Wind Ensemble is committed to the highest level of performance of instrumental ensemble literature for winds and percussion and performs for special concerts on Lee’s campus throughout the year.    
 
The concert is free, non-ticketed, and open to the public, though there will be an opportunity to make a contribution toward the ensemble’s musical ministry trip.  
 
Livestream viewing will be available at leeu.live. 
 
The Conn Center is located at the center of the Lee University campus, on the corner of 11th Street and Paul Conn Parkway. 
 
For more information, contact Lee’s School of Music at (423) 614-8240 or email [email protected].