Wind Orchestra

The Wind Orchestra was founded in 2007 to provide high-caliber wind-centric musical exposure to audiences in northern New Mexico.

Our music format focuses on the performance of contemporary – and traditional – works of wind orchestra literature. And our programs are quite varied and can include period American and non-American pieces involving strings, voice, and a variety of keyboards. As one of only a handful of professional-level wind orchestras in the country, we offer local and regional audiences the opportunity to experience music very few people can access.

Concerts are free to the public.

Wind Orchestra Links

Past Concerts and Sound Bites
List of Past Repertoire by Composer

2025 Concerts:

Sunday, June 1, 2025
Sunday, November 9, 2025

Previous Guest Conductors

Rather than engaging a full-time artistic director or conductor, the Wind Orchestra invites a guest conductor of national renown for each concert to select repertoire, rehearse the ensemble and present a performance. All of our guest conductors are dedicated to advancing the wind orchestra format as a contemporary medium for live music.

Dr. Donald McKinney

Director Bands
College of Music
The University of Colorado Boulder
Professor Eric Rombach-Kendall

Director, Bands
Department of Music
University of New Mexico
Dr. Mark Davis Scattterday

Professor of Conducting and Ensembles
Eastman School of Music
University of Rochester
Dr. James Smart

Director of Bands, Trumpet
School of Music
The University of Montana
Dr. Paul Shewan

Professor of Instrumental Studies and Conducting
Department of Music and Performing Arts
Roberts Wesleyan College
Dr. Paul W. Popiel

Director, Bands
School of Music
University of Kansas
Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner

Director of Bands
Hugh Hodgson School of Music
University of Georgia
Dr. Jaclyn Hartenberger

Associate Director Bands
Hugh Hodgson School of Music
The University of Georgia
Dr. Sarah McKoin

Director of Bands
School of Music
Texas Tech University
Dr. Robert Ambrose

Professor / Associate Director, School of Music / Director of Bands
Georgia State University
Dr. Miller Asbill

Assistant Professor of Music, Euphonium
Director of Bands
Brevard College
Dr. Kevin Sedatole

Professor of Music, Director of Bands, Conducting
College of Music
Michigan State University
Professor Gary W. Hill

Professor of Music and Director of Ensembles
School of Music
Arizona State University
Dr. Christopher Hughes

Director of Instrumental Studies / Conducting
Department of Music
New Mexico State University
Professor Steven D. Davis

Director of Bands and Wind Ensembles
Conservatory of Music and Dance
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Dr. Mary K. Schneider

Director Bands
Music & Dance
Eastern Michigan University
Dr. John Lynch

Associate Professor, Wind Symphony Orchestration
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
The University of Sidney