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

Sunday, November 6, 2011

A Salute to Our Veterans
A Musical Salute to the Veterans of the Armed Forces

7:00 pm

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.

Monday, February 27, 2012

A Young Person's Guide to the Wind Ensemble

7:30 pm

TSWE will feature the solo talents of Albie Micklich, professor of bassoon at Arizona State University. In addition to marches and other audience favorites, TSWE will perform "Yankee Doodling", a work featuring many soloists and all the sections of the wind ensemble.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

TSWE Annual High School Band Festival

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.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Movies and More

7:30 pm

Great film scores by John Williams, Bruce Broughton, Jerry Goldsmith and others will highlight this evening of exciting and listenable selections. Grab a bag of popcorn and a Coke and enjoy wonderful movie memories.


	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 Sunday, November 6, 2011 A Salute to Our Veterans A Musical Salute to the Veterans of the Armed Forces 7:00 pm 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. Monday, February 27, 2012 A Young Person's Guide to the Wind Ensemble 7:30 pm TSWE will feature the solo talents of Albie Micklich, professor of bassoon at Arizona State University. In addition to marches and other audience favorites, TSWE will perform "Yankee Doodling", a work featuring many soloists and all the sections of the wind ensemble. Tuesday, February 28, 2012 TSWE Annual High School Band Festival 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. Monday, April 2, 2012 Movies and More 7:30 pm Great film scores by John Williams, Bruce Broughton, Jerry Goldsmith and others will highlight this evening of exciting and listenable selections. Grab a bag of popcorn and a Coke and enjoy wonderful movie memories.

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