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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 | Jennifer Dock Tracy Werner |
| Oboe | Caryn Creamer Marcie Kneisley |
| English Horn | Marcie Kneisley |
| Bassoon | Don Hassler Richard Wiggs |
| Eb Clarinet | Schultz Bennett |
| Bb Clarinet | Karen Wevursky Kelly Lake Laura Sopeland Sean Dennison Abel Dragomir Julie Worger Julie Cortney Cyndee Chaffee |
| Bass Clarinet | Kimberly Endel |
| Contra Bass Clarinet | Jeanette Kurnik |
| Alto Saxophone | David Duarté Julie Duty |
| Tenor Saxophone | Alycia Carlsom |
| Baritone Saxophone | Michael Warner |
| Cornet/Trumpet | Ron André Robert Brooks Chris Coughlin David Norris Derek Reaban Ryan Rockey |
| Horn | Brad Seagraves Gail Rittenhouse Lauralyn Padglick Susan Cottrell Erika Duncan |
| Trombone | Tracy Sanchez Howard Oechsner |
| Bass Trombone | Jeff Martin |
| Euphonium | Beth Hermanson Bob Spevacek |
| Tuba | Chris Hulett Ian Peterson Nobe Yonekura Matthew Bock |
| String Bass | Robert Dohm |
| Percussion | Branden Booth George Hattendorf Michelle Rickard Aaron Vaughan |
| Piano | Roylee Brown |
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.
