Past Performances
Winter 2018 - Spring 2024
Winter 2018 - Spring 2024
Spring Concert: "Memories and Laughter"
The upcoming concert, which marks the end of the 2023-2024 season, is set to feature an exciting lineup of guest artists and conductors. Notably, our current director will take the stage for his final performance as the Artistic Director of the Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble. This event is sure to leave a lasting impression on all those who attend, and will undoubtedly be remembered as a truly unforgettable experience.
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
South Central High School- Winterville NC
Winter Concert: "Sounds of the Season"
We cordially invite you to attend the highly anticipated annual Winter Concert, which will be hosted by the esteemed Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble on December 4th, 2023, at 7:30 pm. As we embrace the festive season, we will be showcasing an array of timeless tunes that are sure to delight your senses, and we are thrilled to invite the audience to participate in a lively sing-along. This event promises to be a remarkable celebration of the holiday season, and we sincerely hope that you will join us for an unforgettable evening of music and merriment.
7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
JH Rose High School PAC - Greenville NC
Fall Concert: "Shades of Autumn"
The first concert of the 2023-2024 Season by the Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble will be held at the ECU School of Music Recital Hall. Titled “Shades of Autumn,” the concert will showcase many small chamber ensembles within the group, concluding with the large ensemble’s performance of works by Bryant, Sousa, Reed, and other renowned artists. We would be delighted to have you join us for the first event of the year! See less
7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
A.J Fletcher Recital Hall - Greenville NC
This summer concert will be supporting all members during the summer to have a musical outlet, we performed in the town of Farmville NC.
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Farmville Gazebo - Farmville, NC
Spring Concert: "5th Anniversary Concert"
This will be the final concert of the 2022-2023 Season, a compilation of 5 years of the ensemble's founding. This concert will feature two guest graduate conductors, Ms. Georgia Edgerton MM Conducting Student at East Carolina and T.J Anderson MM Conducting Student at Appalachian State. This concert will also feature small chamber groups within the ensemble. This concert has a donation suggestion of $5.00. Please join us!
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
J. H. Rose High School Performing Arts Center - Greenville, NC
Ensemble Banquet
This event is for the ensemble's five-year cumulation of the ensemble's history, this is an award ceremony for the event. Suggested donation fee ($5.00)
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
JHR High School Band Room - Greenville NC
Spring Concert: "Music of John Williams"
Starting the new year strong the Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble will be performing works by the outstanding composer, who has notably written for Films such as Star Wars, ET, Jurassic Park, and more. This concert has an admission fee of $3 for the public. Tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the event.
7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
JHR High School Performing Arts Center - Greenville NC
Navy Band Saxophone Symposium
The Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble will be heading back to George Mason University for the Navy Band Saxophone Symposium. We will be performing and attending concerts, master classes, and more.
5:30 p.m.
George Mason University -Fairfax VA
Winter Concert: "Holiday Concert"
This concert featured many soloists as well as holiday favorites. We finished the first semester of our 5th Anniversary Season on a festive note!
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
The Memorial Baptist Church- Greenville NC
Fall Concert: "Falling Horizons"
This was Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble's first in-person concert of their 2022-2023 Season. This concert featured music from orchestral music and more!
7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church - Greenville NC
Summer Concert: "Fourth of July Recording Concert"
Pride and Joy were recorded during the month of May and picked music to be premiered during the month of July for the Fourth! Please enjoy Armed Forces Salute, West Side Story, and the Star-Spangled Banner!
5:00 p.m-5:30 p.m
Facebook and Youtube Live
Summer Concert: "Summer Recording Concert"
Pride and Joy recorded during the month of May and picked music to be premiered during the month of June!
5:00 p.m-5:30pm
Facebook and Youtube Live
Spring Concert: "A Night to Remember"
This will be Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble's final in-person concert of their 2021-2022 Season. This concert will feature music from band literature, solo works, and more! This concert has an admission fee of $3 to the public. Tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the event. This concert will also feature student conductors in the ensemble!
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Memorial Baptist Church
Spring Concert: "Springomatic"
The Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble held their first local concert of 2022, featuring iconic works transcribed for a saxophone ensemble. This concert featured "Solace in the Wind" once again, and we were elated to feature the composer, Kevin Day, as a guest conductor!
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Immanuel Baptist Church
2022 Navy Band Saxophone Symposium Performance
The Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble will travel to Fairfax, Virginia, to perform in the 2022 Saxophone Symposium! This performance will feature iconic works transcribed for saxophone ensemble and will also feature the first performance of Kevin Day's "Solace in the Wind" with an in-person audience!
(THIS EVENT WAS CANCELED DUE TO RISING CASES OF COVID-19)
5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
George Mason University
Winter Concert: "Winter Wonderland"
The Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble will be holding their annual Christmas Concert with in-person and live-streamed options! Come enjoy the music of the season and enjoy a potluck hosted by our rehearsal partners, Immanuel Baptist Church. This concert is free to the public.
7:00pm-8:00pm
Immanuel Baptist Church
City of Farmville Independence Day Celebration
The Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble Performed their patriotic themes and some pop favorites for the City of Farmville's annual 3rd of July celebration.
6:00pm-9:00pm
Farmville Town Commons
Memorial Day Mini-Concert
The Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble performed their collection of patriotic tunes at Immanuel Baptist Church! This performance was pre-recorded and premiered via Facebook Premiere.
5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Facebook Premiere
Spring Concert: Night at the Movies!
The Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble performed their collection of film tunes at Immanuel Baptist Church, with an option for an in-person audience and a link for Facebook Live!
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
In-Person & Facebook Live Performance
Spring Concert: Concert Hall Favorites!
The Pride & Joy Saxophone Ensemble performed a live-streamed concert at Immanuel Baptist Church, featuring a variety of renowned concert band works.
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Facebook Live, YouTube Livestream
Spring Concert: New Beginnings!
The Pride & Joy Saxophone Ensemble performed a live-streamed concert at Immanuel Baptist Church, with pieces including well-known composers and a commissioned work by composer Kevin Day!
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Facebook Live, YouTube Livestream
Winter Concert
The Pride & Joy Saxophone Ensemble performed a live-streamed concert with limited in-person seating for the Winter 2020 Concert, with selections including holiday favorites.
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Facebook Live
Fall Concert Saxophone Ensemble Concert
The Pride & Joy Saxophone Ensemble hosted a Facebook Premiere of our Fall 2020 Concert. In lieu of an in-person concert, this concert was pre-recorded.
5:00 p.m-5:30 p.m.
Facebook Premiere
Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble Community Concert @ Cypress Glen
The Pride & Joy Saxophone Ensemble performed at Cypress Glen Retirement Community to spread the Christmas spirit to the residents and others in Pitt County!
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Cypress Glen, Greenville, NC
Christmas Concert 2019
The Pride & Joy Saxophone Ensemble had the first Christmas concert at Immanuel Baptist Church, this concert hosted 40 audience members and a potluck at the end!
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Immanuel Baptist Church
Music at the Park - Grimesland NC
The Pride & Joy Saxophone Ensemble had the first concert in Grimesland NC and performed works from their fall concert!
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Grimesland NC
Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble Fall Concert 2019
The Pride & Joy Saxophone Ensemble had the first concert of their 2019-2020 season, performing their fall repertoire of "The Seasons".
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
A.J Fletcher Recital Hall
Saxophone Ensemble Concert
The ensemble performed at Farmville Town Commons in Farmville, North Carolina for their concert debut!
5:00 p.m-5:30 p.m.
Farmville Town Commons, Farmville, NC