More About Hopkins Westwind Concert Band: From Tokyo to Broadway
Great music knows no borders. This rich concert explores the musical conversation between East and West through folk melodies, anime, Broadway, and jazz. American composers have found inspiration in the traditional music of Japan and Korea, while Asian and Asian-American composers have blended their own cultural traditions with Western musical forms. Whether you're drawn to music with unexpected connections or to the enduring appeal of The King and I, you'll discover how music helps us appreciate new perspectives while celebrating the bonds we share. Join us for an afternoon of musical exploration From Tokyo to Broadway.
Date & Time
November 1, 2026
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location
Hopkins Center for the Arts
1111 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55435
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More About Hopkins Westwind Concert Band
The Hopkins Westwind Concert Band (HWCB), under the direction of Conductor Mike Anderson and Conductor Emeritus Don Bates, is a community band based in Hopkins, Minnesota. Since 1983 the HWCB has been making music in the Twin Cities metro area. During those years, the band has performed for thousands of people in various outdoor venues including the Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis, Centennial Lakes in Edina, the Burwell House in Minnetonka, Friendship Village in Bloomington, Downtown Park in Hopkins, and locations in St. Paul, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, and Plymouth. Since 1987 it has sponsored the Raspberry Festival of Bands, an event that showcases five area community bands. It regularly performs indoor concerts at Edinborough Park in Edina, the Hopkins High School Auditorium, and the Eisenhower Community Center. Since 2000 the HWCB has performed two concerts each year at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. The HWCB is proud to be the recipient of a 2014 grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council.
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