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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
Fri, 1-3pm, Mulberry Recreation Center
Lewis 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 REHEARSAL INFO:
Fri, 1-3pm, Mulberry Recreation Center
