Upcoming Events

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What do young love, Easter, and kings setting off to war all have in common?
If you guessed Spring, you're right—and it's alive in the air!

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Florida Wind Band brings its 17th season to a breathtaking close with a stunning performance titled "In the Spring". This masterwork production, held at the beautiful Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church, will transport you into the heart of the season with music that captures the very essence of renewal, joy, and transformation. Get ready for a performance bursting with energy, passion, and spirit—this is one event you won’t want to miss! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Music has the incredible power to amplify our thoughts, feelings, and emotions. We invite you to experience the full spectrum of these emotions with the talented musicians of the Florida Wind Band and BAY Winds.

At the heart of the Florida Wind Band is the belief that music is for everyone. That's why "Chasing Sunshine" will showcase three ensembles, with performers ranging from enthusiastic beginners to seasoned professionals. Prepare for a thrilling musical journey featuring beloved masterworks, alongside world premieres, as we come together to celebrate the magic of music.

This is a sold-out event every year, so don’t miss your chance to experience the music—live! We can’t wait to share this unforgettable experience with you.

Join the Florida Wind Band for Red Feathered Soul—a powerful and patriotic musical journey that celebrates the rich history, diverse voices, and enduring spirit of our nation. We’re especially excited to present this unforgettable performance at the Pasco Hernando State College Instructional Performing Arts Center (IPAC) for the very first time!

This inspiring program features American favorites such as The Star-Spangled Banner, Armed Forces Medley, and Stars and Stripes Forever, alongside soulful and historic works like Afro-American Symphony by William Grant Still and Sammy Nestico’s Tribute to Stephen Foster. The concert also highlights the vibrant talent of contemporary Florida composers with performances of Fantasy on a Theme by Edwin Taylor by Alain Rodriguez, Pinnacle Winds Fanfare by John Dupuis, and the title piece, Red Feathered Soul by Joshua Hobbs.

Come celebrate the voices, stories, and sounds that define America—past, present, and future—in a performance that will stir the heart and uplift the soul.

Join us for a patriotic musical journey with the Florida Wind Band as we present Voices of America—a celebration of the rich history and diverse sounds that define our nation. Enjoy timeless classics like The Star-Spangled Banner, Armed Forces Medley, and Stars and Stripes Forever, along with soulful and historic works such as Afro-American Symphony by William Grant Still and Sammy Nestico’s Tribute to Stephen Foster.

We will also feature works by three outstanding contemporary Florida composers: Fantasy on a Theme by Edwin Taylor by Alain Rodriguez, Pinnacle Winds Fanfare by John Dupuis, and Red Feathered Soul by Joshua Hobbs.

Join the adventure with Heroes and Harmony—an unforgettable musical journey where legendary heroes and epic tales come to life! In concert with the Autumn Winds Youth Ensemble, the Florida Wind Band will perform John Williams’ epic Superman March, Jess Turner’s sinister Black Bolt, Michael Daugherty’s powerful Red Cape Tango, and Eric Whitacre’s riveting and hilarious Godzilla Eats Las Vegas.

Don’t miss this action-packed performance as we escape into vibrant music and unforgettable moments together, and witness the power of music to unite generations.

Celebrate the season with A Time for Joy—a heartwarming concert that brings together timeless holiday classics and exciting band masterworks.

Experience the festive cheer of Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, the beauty of Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, and the lively rhythms of Yiddish Dances by Adam Gorb. Enjoy the ethereal elegance of Angels in the Architecture by Frank Ticheli, and a wonderful arrangement of the beloved I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Julie Giroux in a special holiday performance that will fill your heart with joy. This event is perfect for the entire family!

Experience the spirit of America in our concert titled Bold, Brave, and Beautiful—a powerful celebration of the music that defines our nation’s strength and creativity. From Aaron Copland’s iconic Fanfare for the Common Man to the thrilling Candide Suite by Leonard Bernstein, this concert showcases the bold spirit of America in every note. Enjoy music by American icons George and Ira Gershwin, Scott Joplin, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and more.

We conclude our 18th season with From Day to Night—a program of music filled with hope, reflection, and passion. From Benjamin Horne’s stunning arrangement of the American spiritual Deep River to Dan Forrest’s tear-jerking Good Night, Dear Heart, this concert features music that will move audiences on both emotional and spiritual levels. Of special note is Omar Thomas’ Of a New Day Begun—perhaps one of the most powerful pieces of music composed in the last 10 years.