Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble

The Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble, organized in the fall of 1990, is composed of 46 of the finest musicians from the Phoenix metropolitan area. These musicians are dedicated to the performance of outstanding wind/band literature and have provided the Valley of the Sun with a special cultural experience of the highest quality.

Under the direction of Dr. Michael Willson the ensemble is critically acclaimed for its high caliber of performance and is recognized as one of the finest wind ensembles in the United States. In December 2002 the ensemble was awarded the “Sudler Silver Scroll” by the John Philip Sousa Foundation, the highest award given to adult community bands.

In December of 1995 the ensemble appeared at the Mid-West International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, one of the highest honors a band can receive.

"The ensemble members, professional music educators and performers, play very, very well... Their attacks are pristine, their shaping of phrases intelligent... They play with true ensemble that goes beyond rhythmic unity to create a sense that, for example, all eight clarinets are playing as one"
— Phoenix Gazette.

Upcoming Performances

Concerts at Tempe Center for The Arts

November 7

A Patriotic Tribute
A Musical Salute to the Veterans of the Armed Forces

7:00 pm — Sunday, November 7, 2010

An evening of stirring, patriotic music to honor our service men and women on Veteran’s Day. Selections will include well known marches, fanfares and other audience favorites.

February 28

The Delight of Dancing

7:30 pm — Monday, February 28, 2011

TSWE will perform outstanding works based on dance music; including Maclom Arnold’s “Four Scottish Dances”, “Incantation and Dance by John Barnes Chance, and “Terpsichore” by Bob Margolis.

March 1

Second Annual High School Band festival

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Beginning at 6:30 pm

TSWE will host four outstanding high school bands in an evening of superb music. Over 200 of Arizona’s most outstanding high school musicians will perform on stage.

April 4

The European Connection

7:30 pm — Monday, April 4, 2011

Outstanding wind band works by European composers will be performed. The music of Holst, Saint-Saens, Britten, and Kalinnikov will be featured.


	Home The Conductor The Musicians Tempe Center for the Arts Awards & Honors Support & Donations Contact Info The Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble, organized in the fall of 1990, is composed of 46 of the finest musicians from the Phoenix metropolitan area. These musicians are dedicated to the performance of outstanding wind/band literature and have provided the Valley of the Sun with a special cultural experience of the highest quality. Under the direction of Dr. Michael Willson the ensemble is critically acclaimed for its high caliber of performance and is recognized as one of the finest wind ensembles in the United States. In December 2002 the ensemble was awarded the “Sudler Silver Scroll” by the John Philip Sousa Foundation, the highest award given to adult community bands. In December of 1995 the ensemble appeared at the Mid-West International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, one of the highest honors a band can receive. "The ensemble members, professional music educators and performers, play very, very well... Their attacks are pristine, their shaping of phrases intelligent... They play with true ensemble that goes beyond rhythmic unity to create a sense that, for example, all eight clarinets are playing as one" — Phoenix Gazette. Upcoming Performances Concerts at Tempe Center for The Arts November 7 A Patriotic Tribute A Musical Salute to the Veterans of the Armed Forces 7:00 pm — Sunday, November 7, 2010 An evening of stirring, patriotic music to honor our service men and women on Veteran’s Day. Selections will include well known marches, fanfares and other audience favorites. February 28 The Delight of Dancing 7:30 pm — Monday, February 28, 2011 TSWE will perform outstanding works based on dance music; including Maclom Arnold’s “Four Scottish Dances”, “Incantation and Dance by John Barnes Chance, and “Terpsichore” by Bob Margolis. March 1 Second Annual High School Band festival Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Beginning at 6:30 pm TSWE will host four outstanding high school bands in an evening of superb music. Over 200 of Arizona’s most outstanding high school musicians will perform on stage. April 4 The European Connection 7:30 pm — Monday, April 4, 2011 Outstanding wind band works by European composers will be performed. The music of Holst, Saint-Saens, Britten, and Kalinnikov will be featured.

	Contact Us · Privacy Policy · Terms of Use · Site Map · Home
	Tempe Center for the Arts · 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway
	Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble © 2010

	Website Design by MoorheadCreative and hosted by Synapse Studios