Beer City Winds (BCW) is an adult symphonic band that provides a semi-professional performing experience for high-level players. Meeting and performing for eight weeks in the early summer (to accommodate students and teachers on a school-year schedule), this ensemble’s diverse membership allows for a unique instrumental community that prides itself on technical precision, musicality, and emotional depth.
There is a selection process, but no auditions are required. Members are expected to be active professional or professional-quality musicians in some capacity, i.e. performers, music educators, or full-time music students. Interested musicians must fill out the membership application (linked below), and the director will review and select the most qualified members. Ensemble balance is crucial, and the ensemble prioritizes members with the highest level of time commitment. Application review will begin on April 15 and all applicants will be contacted following this process.
ApplyRehearsals
Tuesdays from 6pm - 9pm
May 30 – July 18
(No rehearsal the week of July 4)
Performances
Thursday, June 22 | 7:30pm
Thursday, July 20 | 7:30pm
Tuition
$50 per 4-week session OR
$75 per summer
Leadership
Shannon Shaker, Artistic Director
Rick Maycroft, Administrative Director
