The Dallas Winds is the leading professional civilian wind band in the United States today. Comprised of 50 woodwind, brass and percussion players, the band performs an eclectic blend of musical styles. The Dallas Winds brings extraordinary musicians and enthusiastic audiences together to celebrate American band music through live performances that deliver unique and engaging experiences for both audiences and performers;
through education initiatives that encourage youth participation in school band programs; through noteworthy recordings and media content;
through commissions of new compositions and arrangements of standard repertoire that enhance the body of band music; and
through projects that nurture the professional development of instrumentalists, composers and conductors.
The Winds has received outstanding critical acclaim for its 23 discs on the Reference Recordings label and 5 Grammy nominations.
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