Westwind Brass is 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.
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.
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. Please visit our International Summer Brass Workshop page for details.
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.
Westwind Brass has been an active part of music education in the San Diego Unified School District for years. Their high quality musicianship and programming make them a popular choice for teachers and students alike. We are fortunate to have this caliber of talent and performance available to our students and community.