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THE VILLAGES SYMPHONIC WINDS

What do you call a group of some forty former band directors, professional

musicians, and a few dedicated amateurs with over 2000 years of experience?

Simple –The Villages Symphonic Wind Ensemble, a group dedicated to performing at the highest level of achievement we can reach while challenging ourselves to continually improve. We play a wide range of musical genres from “high-brow” to “toe-tapping”

in a variety of keys and time signatures rated from moderate to the most difficult.

Behind the name: From an article about the conception of the Eastman Wind

Ensemble. In 1952, the idea for a new, smaller type of symphonic band occurred

to Frederick Fennell: scaling the typical concert band down to the size of the

wind section of a symphony orchestra, allowing for greater clarity and better

intonation. He recruited nearly 40 players for this in May 1952, explaining,

“I chose the best students in the school, the best solo performers, and the

best ensemble players.” That is what this group strives to be – “The Best”!

SYMPHONIC WINDS

Friday 1 to 3pm, Mulberry Rec Ctr

Lew Buckley 860-705-3858

lew@lewbuckley.com

BANDS OF THE VILLAGES

Welcome to the website of the Bands of the Villages (BOTV). The BOTV is an

umbrella organization which includes a variety of concert bands, musical groups,

and instrumental ensembles.

 

    • All of the directors and participating musicians are volunteers and reside in

    the Villages.

    • The musicians, both amateur and professional, enjoy playing music together,

    rehearsing routinely, and performing throughout the year in a variety of

    locations.

    • Potential members are welcomed to contact the directors of the different

    bands, groups, or ensembles for possible placement.

    • The major purpose listed in the BOTV bylaws is to provide cultural benefits

    and musical entertainment for the community through concerts, festivals,

    parades, and other events.

    • The business of the organization is managed by a Board comprising the

    music directors and representatives from each of the approved concert

    bands, groups, or ensembles.

 

The BOTV is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit corporation with a significant portion of performance proceeds given to charitable programs including those involved

with music education, senior health, and military families.

THE VILLAGES SYMPHONIC WINDS CALENDAR

Symphonic Winds Rehearsal Info

Fri 1 to 3pm, Mulberry Rec Ctr

Symphonic Winds Concerts 2025