SMSU Symphonic Chamber Winds

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The Symphonic Chamber Winds is SMSU's premiere concert ensemble for winds and percussion.  Auditioned members include music majors as well as outstanding musicians from degree programs throughout the University.  The Symphonic Chamber Winds play the highest quality literature for chamber ensembles in a variety of styles and difficulty levels.  Recently performed repertoire includes Symphony No. 1 by Beethoven (harmoniemusik by Schmitt); Wind Octet in F Major by Schubert; The Magic Flute by Mozart (harmoniemusik by Heidenreich); and Calcium Light Night by Ives.

The Symphonic Chamber Winds along with the SMSU/Community Concert Band encourages the development of new wind band literature through commissioning efforts.  Recent participation in commissioning consortia have resulted in the writing of Escape Tones by Shelley Hanson, Shenandoah by Donald Granthum, KRUMP by Scott McAllister, Three Moods for Band by Stephen Paulus, Star Crossed by Andrew Boyson, Temperance by Aaron Perrine, Escape Tones by Shelley Hanson, Life Unto the Age by Haley Woodrow, and Oak Tree by Nubia Jaime Donjuan.

The bands at SMSU travel regularly.   Destinations have included:  New Orleans, Louisiana (2023); Spain (2016); Beijing & Shanghai, China (2008); London, England (2006); the Caribbean (2004); Washington D.C. (2001); and Australian (2000).   

Symphonic Chamber Winds rehearsal takes place from 3:00-4:30 pm every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the Spring Semester.  For more information about the SMSU Symphonic Chamber Winds, contact Dr. John Ginocchio, (507) 537-7209.

"Wind Octet" by Franz Schubert

"Symphony No. 1" by Ludwig von Beethoven