April 19, 2026 | 2 pm @ University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise,VA–“Euphonium Around the World”is a recital celebrating the global voice of the euphonium through music inspired by diverse cultural traditions. Featuringcollaborative pianist Xiao Liang andworks rooted in Africa, Japan, Europe and the United States, the program blends traditional influences,new compositionsand jazz-inspired styles. Together, these selections highlight the euphonium’s remarkable versatility—showcasing its lyrical warmth, technical virtuosity and expressive range across genres and cultures from around the world.
Pro-Art andthe University of Virginia’s College at Wise present Aaron Campbell and Xiao Liang in“Euphonium Around the World” Sunday, April 19at 2 p.m. in Cantrell Hall at UVA Wise.The performance is free and open to all. For more information and to make reservations, visitproartva.org.
Campbellis an award-winning brass performer and conductor currently servingas Director of Bands and Instructor of Music at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. Campbell has performed extensively as aeuphonium,tromboneand tuba musician with professional ensembles throughout the southeastern UnitedStates. Campbell is the first person to earn a Doctor of Musical Arts in Euphonium Performancedegree from the University of Florida, he also holds a Master of Music from James MadisonUniversity, and a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of South Florida.
Liangis a pianist whose performance, teaching and research span the United States, Italy, Finland, Malaysia and China. Liang holds aBachelor of Arts degreein Musicology from Beijing Normal University,a Master of Music degreein Piano Performance from the University of Florida, and a Performance Diploma from Indiana University. She earned herDoctor of MusicalArtsin Piano Performance with a specialized certification in Piano Pedagogy from Florida State University. She is a member of the teaching faculty at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, where she also serves as a collaborative pianist.
Theperformanceisbrought to you in conjunction withPro-Art’sW. Campbell Edmonds Concert Seriesandthe Clinch Valley Concert Series atThe University of Virginia’s College at Wise.The performance is additionally supported in part by the Town of Wise.
The spring half ofPro-Art’s49th season is under way.Explore upcoming performances, purchase season ticketsand make reservations to attend atproartva.org. Season tickets can also be purchased in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520.Children and students are admitted free to every performance.Pro-Art is committed to making the arts accessible to everyone, if price is a barrier, contact them for available resources.
Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues,for accessibility inquiries or general questions,call (276) 376-4520 or emailcontact@proartva.org.Forweather related updates,patrons are encouraged to checkproartva.orgforreal-timeinformation.
Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise,andMountain Empire Community College.
Category: Music