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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 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.
