Westwind Brass Events

Library Sound Initiative Live music performances + science/history storytelling at 8+ SD library branches, driving branch attendance and lifelong learning.

High-caliber acoustic performances at memory care and fixed-income senior facilities -- addressing social isolation as a public health crisis.

Westwind Brass visits the Coronado Recreation Center for a free afternoon Senior Connection concert. This welcoming, community-centered performance brings professional live music to older adults in a relaxed setting -- designed to foster connection, joy, and mental wellness. All community members welcome.

Library Sound Initiative Live music performances + science/history storytelling at 8+ SD library branches, driving branch attendance and lifelong learning.

As the sun sets over UCSD, Westwind Brass Friends perform in the shadow of Niki de Saint Phalle's beloved Sun God sculpture. This intimate outdoor recital - creates an extraordinary one-on-one experience with live music and world-class public art. Free admission.

Two days before Independence Day, Westwind Brass brings a free live concert to the veterans and patients of the VA Medical Center-San Diego

Two days before Independence Day, Westwind Brass brings a free live concert to the veterans and patients of the VA Kearny Mesa Medical Clinic.

Westwind Brass brings the Fourth of July celebration to the residents of Villa Lorena Senior Center with an Independence Day afternoon concert. This special Senior Connection performance features beloved patriotic favorites, American standards, and timeless brass classics -- designed to evoke cherished memories and bring joy to every resident. Live acoustic brass at this level transforms a holiday afternoon into an extraordinary, shared experience. For many residents, a visit from Westwind Brass is the musical highlight of the year.

Step back in time this Fourth of July with Westwind Brass at the historic flagpole of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park — one of San Diego's most beloved civic landmarks.

Celebrate Independence Day with Finest City Brass at Mission Trails Regional Park. This patriotic outdoor concert features beloved American standards, rousing marches, and Fourth of July favorites performed against the stunning backdrop of San Diego's natural park landscape. Free to attend -- bring a blanket, a picnic, and the whole family.

Left Coast Woodwind Quintet's 'Architectural Rhythms' program explores the dialogue between music, geometry, and space in conversation with Richard Fleischner's La Jolla Project. This thoughtfully curated performance pairs contemporary chamber music with one of the most striking works in the Stuart Collections.

Kick off your weekend with live brass music, food trucks, and family fun at Old Poway Park! The Brass Ensemble takes the outdoor stage for a lively morning concert featuring marches, pops, and crowd favorites. This casual, come-and-go concert is ideal for families with kids -- spread out a blanket and enjoy the summer morning.

Westwind Virtuosi Strings presents 'The Monumental' -- a sunset chamber music performance beside Tim Hawkinson's awe-inspiring Bear sculpture at UCSD. This program explores the relationship between scale, presence, and music, performed as the sky transitions from day to night. Limited to 3-4 chairs. Come early.

Sabor! (Manny, Brass & Strings) brings an electrifying evening of Latin and dance music to Stuart Collection's La Jolla Project. This high-energy performance requires amplification and a generator -- expect a lively, festive atmosphere unlike any other concert in the series. Free and open to all.

Hornswoggle brings a fun, accessible program of movie themes, light classics, and Disney favorites to the La Jolla Project. This is the crowd-pleasing highlight of the summer series -- bring friends, family, and anyone who thinks classical music 'isn't for them.

Westwind Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra Grand Finale concert with an expanded ensemble, presenting a diverse program that musically summarizes the series. The UCSD Stuart Collections summer series concludes with a grand outdoor finale: a full Chamber Orchestra performance of Handel's Water Music beside the monumental Bear sculpture. With up to 20 musicians, this closing night is a full orchestral experience in one of San Diego's most unexpected and breathtaking concert settings. Free admission.

Virtuosi Strings brings a summer afternoon of classical and contemporary string music to Mission Trails Regional Park. This free outdoor concert features a rich program of string ensemble favorites in one of San Diego's most beautiful natural settings. Seating is on the lawn -- bring a blanket or low-back chair.

A beautiful late-summer strings concert under the open sky at Old Poway Park. The Strings Ensemble performs a warm morning set of classical and popular selections perfect for the whole family. With food trucks on site and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere, this is one of the best free mornings of the summer season.

Experience Mission Trails at its most magical -- the Sunrise Alpenglow evening concert featuring Sabor! (Manny, Strings & Brass). As the light turns golden over the park, enjoy an exhilarating blend of Latin, jazz, and world music performed live. This is a sunset concert -- arrive early for the best views. Free and open to the public.

Left Coast Woodwind Quintet brings a program of autumnal and contemporary chamber music to Mission Trails Regional Park. Featuring a blend of 20th-century classics and fresh new works, this intimate outdoor performance is a perfect fall afternoon outing for music lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Free admission for all.

The Mission Trails Regional Park concert series closes with a powerful collaboration between Westwind Brass and the Patrick Henry High School Band -- a program that showcases what's possible when professional musicians and student performers share the stage. This family-friendly outdoor concert celebrates the end of the year and the future of music in San Diego. Free and open to all.

Westwind Brass is thrilled to announce that our ensemble, Finest City Brass, will be performing at the festive Christmas on Mt. Helix event! Get ready for an evening of holiday cheer, beautiful music, and community celebration.