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These 46 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.
The ensemble’s membership includes adult wind and percussion players, most of whom hold university degrees in music performance and/or music education.
Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble
| Piccolo / Flute | Katie Moorhead |
| Flute | Tracy Werner Jennifer Dock |
| Oboe/English Horn | Cooper Wright Marcie Kneisley |
| Bassoon | Don Hassler Richard Wiggs |
| Eb Clarinet | Schultz Bennett |
| Bb Clarinet | Karen Wevursky Kelly Lake Kris Dolezal Laura Sopeland Sean Dennison Julie Worger Julie Cortney James Quintero |
| Bass Clarinet | Kevin Clasen |
| Contra Bass Clarinet | Jeanette Kurnik |
| Alto Saxophone | David Duarté Julie Duty |
| Tenor Saxophone | Harout Boyajian |
| Baritone Saxophone | Michael Warner |
| Cornet/Trumpet | Derek Reaban Ron André Brandon Burr Dwight Hall Randy Lee Ryan Rockey |
| Horn | Brad Seagraves Gail Rittenhouse Trent Bender Susan Cottrell Erika Duncan |
| Trombone | Hilario Triana Howard Oechsner |
| Bass Trombone | Jeff Martin |
| Euphonium | Bob Spevacek |
| Tuba | Ian Peterson Nobe Yonekura Matthew Bock London Egemonye |
| String Bass | Robert Dohm |
| Percussion | Mike Hayden George Hattendorf Jeanette Reidhead Michelle Rickard |
| Piano | Roylee Brown |
Upcoming Performances
Concerts at Tempe Center for The Arts
November 8
That Others May Live
7:00 pm — Sunday, November 8, 2009
A Musical Salute to the Veterans of the Armed Forces featuring Patriotic and stirring music to remind us of the sacrifices made in our behalf. Selections will include well known marches, fanfares and other audience favorites.
March 8
Contemporary Classics
7:30 pm — Monday, March 8, 2010
This evening of music written for the concert band will include selections that are recognized as significant works. Pieces by Shostakovich, Reed, Persichetti, and Nelson will be featured.
March 9
TSWE High School Band Festival
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Performance Times to be Announced
Four of Arizona’s finest high school bands will perform in concert, followed by a performance by the Tempe Symphonic Wind Ensemble. These gifted young musicians will present outstanding performances not to be missed.
April 12
British Band Classics
7:30 pm — Monday, April 12, 2010
The music of Holst, Vaughan Williams, Arnold, and Grainger are the foundation of contemporary wind literature. The beloved music of these composers will be performed.
