(New Orleans, LA)–The Loyola University New Orleans College of Music and Fine Arts proudly presents the Crescent City Wind Symphony (CCWS), under the direction of Joseph Hebert, Ph.D, as part of the Montage Arts Series. CCWS presents a concert that includes musical selections by Leonard Bernstein, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and John Williams, in addition to familiar Broadway tunes and spirited marches, on Monday October 8, at 7:30 p.m., in Roussel Performance Hall, located in the Communications/Music complex on the Loyola University main campus. The performance is free of charge and open to the public. Free parking will be available on campus.

This year will mark the 14th season of CCWS in New Orleans. CCWS is a community-based ensemble whose membership includes many professionals and students from various fields of study. Membership into the group is open to musicians above high school age.

The Loyola University New Orleans 2007-2008 Montage Series is a fine and performing arts showcase that exhibits some of the top arts events in the region. The series is dedicated to providing educational and entertaining performances, which include outstanding concerts, guest performers, masterclasses, jazz, dance, art exhibitions, and theatre productions in an intimate setting. For more information about the Loyola University New Orleans Montage Series please visit www.montage.loyno.edu