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Arizona Wind Symphony presents: An American Salute

The Arizona Wind Symphony salutes veterans with a special matinee performance on Veterans Day. For this concert, the AWS is proud to share the stage with the Coastal Communities Concert Band from Carlsbad, California. Two years ago, the AWS ventured to California to share their stage. Now the Wind Symphony returns the favor. The Arizona…

The Arizona Wind Symphony expands 2018-19 concert season

The Arizona Wind Symphony, a dynamic 90-piece concert band based at the Tempe Center for the Arts, will be presenting additional concerts for your enjoyment during its 2018-2019 season. Under the direction of William J. Richardson, the band entertains Tempe and surrounding communities with an enjoyable variety of music including marches, Broadway and film tunes,…

AZ Wind Symphony presents “March On” March 1

  Vicki Deken We know that March is the third month of the year, but for the Arizona Wind Symphony, a march is a very common musical form. For this concert, the Arizona Wind Symphony presents music centering around the concept of marches. “March On” takes stage at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, at…

The Arizona Wind Symphony with Irish dancers

Come join the Arizona Wind Symphony along with featured Irish dancers and a bagpiper on Wednesday, January 16, at 7:00 p.m. at the Tempe Center for the Arts for an evening of invigorating as well as soulful music and dance. The program titled “Celtic Spirit – Dancing in the Isles” will include Leroy Anderson’s “Irish…

Arizona Wind Symphony presents “That’s Entertainment”

Vicki Deken For the final concert of the 2016-2017 season, the Arizona Wind Symphony presents “That’s Entertainment!” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, at the Tempe Center for the Arts (700 W. Rio Salado Parkway). The music for this performance includes selections from Fiddler on the Roof, Jesus Christ Superstar, Victory at Sea and the…