Land of the Sky Symphonic Band

Come and join the Land of the Sky Symphonic Band for their annual Independence Day concert.  Under the direction of Dr. David Wilken, the band will play an evening of music by American composers. The Land O’ the Sky Symphonic Band was founded in 1990 by Enka High School alumni Bob Lee and Rene Simson, along with their high school director, John Lackey. Initially intended to include as many Enka alumni as possible, interest quickly grew through outreach to former students and advertisements in local newspapers, leading the ensemble to evolve into a community band. For several years, the band thrived in this community format until John retired and relocated from the Asheville area, resulting in significant member loss. However, the remaining core group, committed to the band’s success, continued to meet weekly, adapting by seeking various directors for rehearsals and performances. With each new director, the band not only improved its musical abilities but also embraced a philosophy of m