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Westwind Brass exists to broaden and enrich the musical legacy of local, national and international audiences through performance and educational services featuring brass instruments and music.

John Wilds – trumpet, Barry Toombs – horn, Eric Starr – trombone, Brent Dutton – tuba, Karl Soukup – trumpet, Elizabeth Meeker – trumpet

• Electronic Press Kit
• 06/14/11 Balboa Park Veterans Museum’s Flag Day Celebration
• Westwind Goes to School

Balboa Park Veterans Museum’s Flag Day Celebration

From one musical ‘gem’ on one night – the Bach Collegium San Diego, to another – the WESTWIND BRASS Ensemble, San Diego is blessed with superb mucicality in its diverse groups. On this day – Flag Day – the Veterans Museum and Memorial Center played host to Barry Toombs’ five-member WESTWIND BRASS Ensemble in a concert of varied war time tunes.

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Westwind Goes to School

The educational focus of each Westwind Brass school performance is that music is for everyone!

In fulfilling its mission, Westwind Brass engages children and adults through a variety of outreach/educational experiences: lecture-demonstrations, workshops, master classes, and in-school concerts. Over the past 21 years, Westwind Brass has provided musical performances for over 350,000 students, and is a proud new Arts Partner with the San Diego Unified School District, Grade Level Arts Experience and the Balboa Park Program for 5th Grade students.

You can particpate in our outreach programs in a variety of ways. Call 619-665-9125, or email us to disccuss opportunities of partnering with our outreach programs.

We could not provide this service to the community without the strong support of many individual, institutional and corporate partners. We would like to thank this year’s educational outreach supporters for your investment in our community: City of San Diego, Commission for Arts and Culture, County of San Diego Communty Enhancement Fund, the Community Service Association, William Hall Tippett & Ruth Rathell Tippett Foundation, Las Patronas, the Maurice J. Masserini Charitable Trust, the US Consulate Tijuana, HME, Sempra Energy, QUALCOMM, ACMP Foundation, Nick Rail Music, GoogleGrants, ACMP “The Chamber Music Network”, and the Clinton B. Ford Fund of its ACMP Foundation and the ExxonMobil Foundation.

Westwind Brass P. O. Box 601502 San Diego, CA 92160-1502;
Phone 619-665-9125;
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Thank You!

Westwind Brass, an extraordinary ensemble, proudly calls San Diego State University their artistic home. With unwavering dedication and boundless passion, they captivate audiences near and far, spreading the joy of music. Recognized as a 501(c)(3) Public Benefit Corporation, Westwind Brass receives vital support from the esteemed City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture. For more information about our incredible organization, please visit Guidestar.org.

Welcome to Westwind Brass, the premier ensemble in residence at the School of Music and Dance at San Diego State University. Our passion for music and dedication to excellence has made us a leading force in the industry. Join us on our musical journey and experience the magic of live performances that will leave you mesmerized. With your support, we can continue to inspire and uplift through the power of music. Donate today and help us spread the joy of brass music to audiences around the world.

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