MILWAUKEE'S PREMIERE
ADULT WIND ENSEMBLE
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THE SPRING
SEASON BEGINS The volunteer members of the Knightwind Ensemble are back from a well-deserved break for the Holidays. Rehearsals are underway for our next concert, Transitions, on Sunday March 21, 2010. The final concert of this season is the annual Pops concert on Memorial Day, May 31, at the Milwaukee County Zoo. NEW DIRECTOR
SEARCH UNDERWAY Upon the retirement of our longstanding conductor, John H. Steinke, the
Knightwind Ensemble is currently under the interim direction of Don Glassel,
Associate Conductor, while we search for a new music director throughout the
spring concert season. Applications for the music director position can no
longer be accepted, as the interview process has already begun. AUDITIONS: There are limited openings for percussionists. However, everyone is welcome to audition and will be considered. Click here for more audition information. WEBSITE NOTE Our hosting site has changed. If you access us by going to "knightwind.org" you will be just fine. However, if you bookmarked our site, you must update your bookmark for the new host site address. |
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INFORMATION
ABOUT MILWAUKEE AREA COMMUNITY BANDS IMPRESSIONS OF
REHEARSALS If you've ever wondered what music rehearsals are like, visit the Knightwind Ensemble Rehearsal
Blog. One of our Clarinet players posts her impressions of the
rehearsals, the music as it is being prepared, and other information that
only comes from the "inside". Why not take a look? |
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KNIGHTWIND ENSEMBLE AWARDED THE SUDLER SILVER SCROLLThe John Phillip Sousa Foundation awarded the Knightwind Ensemble their
Sudler Silver Scroll Award in December 2005. This is the highest honor that a
North American community band can achieve. Of the many thousands of community
bands eligible for the award, only 34 groups have been selected to receive
it. The Knightwind Ensemble is proud to be one of those 34 groups! More information on the Sudler Silver Scroll Award is
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PLAY AN INSTRUMENT? ENJOY
CHALLENGING MUSIC?
The Knightwind Ensemble holds regular auditions at
the beginning of each season. Although most sections are currently full, from
time to time openings do occur. If you would like to play and are interested in
auditioning, click here for details.
BE A VOLUNTEER
Interested in becoming a volunteer? We could use help ushering, taking
tickets, and performing office duties. Have a great time, enjoy our wonderful
and slightly eccentric musicians, and help the Ensemble at the same time. Click here for more information.
WHO ARE WE?
The Knightwind Ensemble is an adult Milwaukee (WI) Area musical group
that traces its roots back to 1956. The group is composed of about 55 musicians
from all walks of life, who volunteer their time for the love of music.
The Knightwind Ensemble consistently performs challenging music of the highest quality. In 1989, the Ensemble commissioned and performed the World Premiere of "IMPRINTS" by Timothy Mahr. In addition, the group has regularly performed new and significant works, including several area premieres.
OUR MISSION:
The mission of the Knightwind Ensemble is to foster, encourage, and
develop the appreciation of wind music. It provides the means and facilities to
afford qualified musicians the opportunity to participate in a musical
organization for the cultural enrichment of the community.
LEARN MORE ABOUT KNIGHTWIND ON THESE PAGES:
- Music from our previous
concerts
- Information about our Music Director
- History of the Knightwind Ensemble
- Details on the next concert
- The Friends of the Knightwind Ensemble support
group
- How to become a member or volunteer
- Other sites of interest
Send us e-mail at: kw-info @ wi.rr.com
(just remember to remove the spaces around the @ sign)