Education
Westwind Brass internationally recognized for their critically acclaimed residencies, educational performances and concerts. The ensemble has performed for the Music Educators National Conference, California Music Educators Conference the first Chamber Music Educator/Ensemble Seminar at Oberlin, and has spent many weeks in residency from Japan, Mexico through all regions in the United States.
Many of Westwind Brass unique musical arrangements and compostions are available from BrassQuake Press. If you need the music now, visit our FreeHandMusic listing and purchase and digitally download your parts immediately.
For Westwind Brass Goes to School programs
K-6 click here.
School booking information Use our contact form or call us at: (619) 501-3562
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Ensemble in Residence at
San Diego State University
School of Music
and Dance
Summer Brass Workshop
San Diego State University
June 23-28, 2008
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Student Registration |
Adult Registration |
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What people are saying about Westwind Brass's Educational Program:
“We loved the Westwind Brass - what a great group of musicians and people you are. From the young school children to the seniors, physically and mentally challenged adults and youth, to college students…you gave an engaging performance.”
— Holly Richard, Director for Performing Arts, Quad City Arts
“Westwind Brass is a very special group. Their playing is superb and further, their ability to communicate the joy they take in playing is remarkable.”
— Lindsey R. Nelson, The Music Center of Los Angeles County
“A high caliber, thoughtful and highly skilled musical ensemble.”
— Richard G. Burrows, director of arts education, Los Angeles Unified School District Middle School, High School and College Music Programs
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Middle School, High School and College Music Programs |
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Clinic
A clinic with Westwind Brass (WWB) features an emphasis on musicality and its effect on the individual and the ensemble. Topics are revealed through live performance and cogent discussion. All aspects of a clinic are custom made for the needs of the individual school being served. |
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Rehearsal
WWB rehearses and performs with the participants with the goal of a joint performance on the ensuing concert program. |
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Summer Brass Workshop
Westwind Brass is pleased to provide its Summer Brass Workshop at San Diego State University School of Music and Dance. This is open to all high school, college, and adult brass players in San Diego County. Activities include: sectional coachings, ensemble playing, and group performances. Ensembles will range from large brass ensembles, brass quintets, brass trios, trumpet, horn, trombone, and low brass ensembles. |
Public Performance
WWB performs a full program of music featuring their renowned diversity and wit.
A highlight of the program is a performance with participating students of a specially rehearsed work for massed brass. |
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