Wind Orchestra
The Wind Orchestra was founded in 2007 to provide high-caliber wind-centered 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.
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.
Upcoming concert events
Mid Century Joyride
Sunday, June 14
- Commando March by Samuel Barber
- Letter from Home by Aaron Copland
- Joyride by Michael Markowski
- Sebastian Ballet Suite by Gian Carlo Menotti
- Symphony No. 6 by Vincent Persichetti
- Amazing Grace setting by David White
Professor David Bertman
Guest Conductor
David Bertman, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands, Cheer and Dance plays a huge and very public role at the University of Houston. Overseeing more than 450 students makes him a roving ambassador on campus and in the Houston community. He is the conductor of the Moores School of Music Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, and he teaches graduate and undergraduate conducting and assists in the coordination of the wind studies program. Bertman is co-author with Eddie Green and John Benzer of the Ensemble Musicianship Series published by Hal Leonard.
All concerts are at 2:00 pm
New Mexico Museum of Art
St. Francis Auditorium
107 W. Palace Ave. – Santa Fe
November 8, 2026
Dr. Damon Talley, conducting;
Director of Bands
Louisiana State University
March 21, 2027
Prof. Jerry Junkin, conducting;
Director of Bands
University of Texas at Austin
June 6, 2027
Dr. Amy M. Knopps, conducting;
Associate Director of Bands
University of Missouri
“Absolutely incredible. Breathtaking.”
Elise Madison