The Fairfax Wind Symphony

About the Artist

The Fairfax Wind Symphony was formed in the fall of 1999 for the benefit of local music directors and teachers. Its primary focus is to read and prepare wind literature for all grade levels to explore contemporary rehearsal techniques and procedures. In addition to presenting numerous local concerts, the ensemble has been featured at five consecutive VMEA In-service Conferences, presenting new music clinic-concerts. In February 2004, Colonel Arnald D. Gabriel accepted the position of Principal Guest Conductor and continues to make annual appearances with the Wind Symphony. Other guest artists have included Brian Bowman, Charles West, Moe Turrentine, Dale Underwood, Carl Bly, Anthony Maiello, John Casagrande, Mark Camphouse, Jim Lunsford, Robert W. Smith, Don Lucas, Mark Norman, Richard Crain, Jeff Bianchi, and Velvet Brown.

The group is open to all current, retired, and future music educators in the metropolitan Washington area, as well as other interested musicians.