On Thursday, March 1, 2018, the USF Wind Ensemble will be giving its first concert of the Spring 
semester. It is entitled "Continental Crossings," and features music that represents diverse musical 
influences from across the planet. Selections will include Reflections on an Old Japanese Folk Song, 
composed by Philip Sparke; Vranjanka (Serbia) by Kenneth Hesketh, Irish Tune from County Derry by 
Percy Grainger, Concerto for Marimba by Christopher Theofinidas, and Passacaglia, Homage on 
BACH by Ron Nelson. During this concert, a special tribute will be made to David Maslanka who 
recently passed away with a performance of his Requiem.