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
Songs and Dances
Sunday, November 8
- Dance of the Jesters by Peter Tchaikovsky
- Avelynn’s Lullaby by Joel Puckett
- March from “Symphonic Metamorphosis” by Paul Hindemith
- Courtly Airs and Dances by Ron Nelson
- Still Here by Julie Giroux
- Armenian Dances (Part I) by Alfred Reed
Dr. Damon Talley
Guest Conductor
Damon Talley serves as Director of Bands and Paula G. Manship Professor of Conducting at the Louisiana State University School of Music, where he oversees all aspects of the LSU Department of Bands, conducts the Wind Ensemble and teaches graduate conducting.
All concerts are at 2:00 pm
New Mexico Museum of Art
St. Francis Auditorium
107 W. Palace Ave. – Santa Fe
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
November 7, 2027
Dr. John Lynch, conducting;
Director of Bands
University of Wisconsin –
Stevens Point
“Absolutely incredible. Breathtaking.”
Elise Madison