Formed in 1981 and based in the Waterloo Region, the Wellington Winds is a concert band of Central Ontario’s finest musicians. Many are performing professionally or are music educators.

This is the Wellington Winds’ 28th season of outstanding, entertaining concerts that present varied programs of the best of familiar music and also new music that has appeal to a wide audience. The Winds concerts are known for their informal approach and enjoyable commentary. The Wellington Winds has released a number of CDs, including a studio-recorded CD of works by local composers, An Artist’s Neighbourhood.

In addition to their annual series, they have performed with the K-W Philhar monic Choir, at MusicFest Canada in Toronto, at the Guelph Spring Festival, in workshops for students, and for the Canadian Music Educators’ Conference.

Music Director Michael Purves-Smith is a member of the Faculty of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he directs the University Wind Ensemble and the Baroque Ensemble. Well known as a conductor, adjudicator, composer, arranger, and performer, he brings a deep commitment to the development of fine community music-making.

Wellington WindsFlute Len Bradfield* Colleen Miltenburg Tawnya Moore Greg Stroh (Piccolo)*

Oboe Helen Graham Joel Verkaik

Bassoon Ginny Scarfino* Joe Schwartz

Eb Clarinet Shannon Purves-Smith

Clarinet Nancy Anderson Cathy Baer* Carey Godfrey Keith Hagerman Anita Kirkland Larry Moser* Allison Nelson Afendi Yousuf

Bass Clarinet Martin Dowding*

Contrabass Clarinet Graham Nasby

Saxophone Danielle Beck Joshua Crouch Heather Robb Dan Stephens

Trumpet Gerry Achtymichuk Greg Davis Mike Hagedorn Kevin Kalbfleisch Richard Wootton

French Horn Barb Lippert Matt McCall JC Morrison Tony Snyder Evelyn Somer

Trombone David Arthur (Bass)* Carolyn Culp Jim Edwards Susan Lee

Euphonium John Monkhouse

Tuba Allan Lee Corey Rempel

Double Bass Art Lang

Percussion Mike Bronson Pete Lamont

Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation

City of Kitchener

Woolwich Community Fund

City of Waterloo

Region of Waterloo Arts Fund

Sponsorship and SupportThe Wellington Winds thanks the following:

*players Michael Purves-Smith

Mary Anne CressmanIlona Davis

Board of Directors

“One would be hard-pressed to find more than a few communities in North America capable of gathering a collection of players able to pull off a score as demanding.”

“It’s always a delight to hear this group because they’re the area’s finest band players . . . and Purves-Smith makes sure the band has a variety of challenging music for every concert.”

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WW Chamber Music EveningSaturday, May 2, 2009 at the KWCMS Music Room

Featuring small ensembles of the WW

Ticket information 519-886-1673

Guest Artists

Daniel Warren Guest Conductor

Caroline Déry Soprano

Alfred Ho Guest Conductor

Michèle Kaye Chanteuse

Ted Follows Narrator

“ Wellington Winds concerts are, on many levels, a guaranteed delight.”

THE RECORD

Michael Purves-Smith

An Artist’s Neighbourhood

Wellington Winds Live – Audience Favourites

‘Tis the Season

Winter Wonderland

For more information about these CDs or to place an order, please visit www.wellingtonwinds.ca or phone 519-669-4409.

Wellington Winds CDs

“ Band music at its finest...

played with polish and energy” K-W RecoRd

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Series subscriptions may also be purchased at Twelfth Night Music Shoppe in the Atrium in Waterloo. Tickets also available at the door.

Information: 519-669-4409 519-579-3097 www.wellingtonwinds.ca

Sunday, March 1, 2009, Waterloo Sunday, March 8, 2009, Kitchener

Potpourri: 400 Years of Great French Music

Caroline Déry – Soprano Michael Purves-Smith – Conductor

Musique des compositeurs français y compris Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, Susato’s Danserye, Germaine Tailleferre’s Suite, Planquette’s Marche Sambre et Meuse, Satie’s Gymnopédie, and music from Schönberg’s Les Misérables. Our soprano soloist Caroline Déry will sing Habanera from Bizet’s Carmen, three songs by Cécile Chaminade, and a medley of Édith Piaf songs. This concert will celebrate International Women’s Day.

Sunday, April 26, 2009, Waterloo Sunday, May 3, 2009, Kitchener

Players’ ChoiceMike Bronson – Percussion Ted Follows - Narrator Michael Purves-Smith – Conductor

Our season finale features some special favourites of the Wellington Winds, including Strauss’ tone poem Don Juan, Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy, and Leemans’ March of the Belgian Paratroopers. The Winds will perform Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals with the accompanying Ogden Nash poetry read by Ted Follows. Percussionist Mike Bronson will perform Jacob’s Concerto for Timpani and Winds.

Sunday, October 26, 2008, Waterloo Sunday, November 2, 2008, Kitchener

American RhapsodyMichèle Kaye – Chanteuse Tawnya Moore – Flute Daniel Warren – Guest Conductor

Music by American composers or with American connections, including Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine, Copland’s Quiet City, Williams’ Harry Potter Symphonic Suite, Sousa’s Semper Fidelis, Fillmore’s Lassus Trombone, Chance’s Elegy, Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, and Dvorak’s Finale from the New World Symphony. Chanteuse Michèle Kaye will sing a Cole Porter Medley and flutist Tawnya Moore will play Griffes’ Poem for Flute and Winds.

Sunday, November 30, 2008, Cambridge Sunday, December 7, 2008, Waterloo

Advent and the World of Dance

Alfred Ho – Guest Conductor

Our program combines music to herald the Christmas season with music from the world of dance, including Bach’s Wachet Auf, an arrangement of Veni Emmanuel, Holst’s Christmas Morning for Brass, Marricone’s Gabriel’s Oboe, a Slavonic Dance by Dvorak, Strauss’ Dance of the Seven Veils, Shostakovich’s Polka from the ballet The Bolt, Byrd’s Earl of Oxford’s March, Albeniz’ Mallorca, Moncayo’s Huapango, and several Leroy Anderson favourites.

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Performance LocationsWaterlooFirst United Church, 16 William Street

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Cambridge (Preston)St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 810 King Street East

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All series concerts at 3:00 p.m.For your convenience, tickets are honoured at all locations.

Single tickets are available at the door.

Children (12 and under) admitted free with an adult.

Series subscriptions are available by mailing the attached order form or from Twelfth Night Music Shoppe in Waterloo.

Information519-669-4409 519-579-3097

www.wellingtonwinds.ca