New York Wind Symphony

Founded in 1989, the New York Wind Symphony, comprised of some of the region’s finest symphonic winds and percussionists, has been delighted to present thoughtful and artistic performances for the Hudson Valley and beyond. The New York Wind Symphony strives to continue its commitment to ongoing out-reach programs. Keeping the creation and promotion of quality concert repertoire for winds at the forefront, the New York Wind Symphony has endeavored in several commissioning projects including Bramwell Tovey’s Lincoln Tunnel Cabaret for Solo Trombone and Wind Orchestra, Z. Randall Stroope’s American Christmas for Chorus and Wind Symphony, and Johan de Meij’s UFO Concerto for Euphonium and Wind Orchestra. The NYWS also gave the North American premiere of Johan de Meij’s large-scale Symphony No. 4 “Sinfonie der Lieder” for Wind Orchestra, Mezzo-Soprano, and Children’s Choir. This premiere performance also marked Maestro de Meij’s debut appearance as principal guest conductor.