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.
Introduction to the brass instruments
This show features a wide variety of musical styles including Modern, Ragtime, Classical, Romantic, and Dixieland, and touches upon the basic concepts of brass playing. This assembly also has a brief question and answer period at the end. Students will listen, respond, and directly participate in this introductory program which is ideal for schools with or without an active school music program.
This program highlights many types of American music and composers from the 1600s to the present. The history and uniquely American sounds of Shaker Hymns, Civil War Marches, Spirituals, Ragtime, Dixieland, Folklorico, Jazz, and Rock are presented in a well – rounded and fascinating format. Students will leave this assembly with increased awareness and appreciation of the multi-faceted fabric of American music.
This program is a multi-cultural musical journey through selected cultures. These selections include: Music of Africa, Music of Americas, Northern Native Americans, Central and South America; Music of Asia, China, and Music of Europe. The purpose of this program is to expose students to the distinct sounds of the world of music and how these musical characteristics have been incorporated into modern forms. Students will directly participate in various world rhythms, melodies, and styles.
Our students are socio-economically disadvantaged, so exposure to music is certainly welcomed and appreciated. Your group certainly ‘planted the seed’ of developing our interest in music. I was observing our students and they were totally engaged the entire time.