The TYWO Symphonic Winds offers training for musicians of senior high school age, as well as particularly advanced junior high school students. This ensemble explores a wide variety of literature and focuses on detailed, mature music making. In addition to regular concerts, the Symphonic Winds performs at the Ontario Band Association’s Band Festival, where they have earned several awards including the Yamaha Percussion Excellence Award, the OBA Woodwind Excellence Award, as well as an overall Gold Standing.
Under the direction of Dan Horner, the Symphonic Winds performs four concerts annually, with the final concert in May at the Meridian Arts Centre (formerly the Toronto Centre for the Arts).
Rehearsals
Rehearsals take place on Sunday afternoons from 12:00-2:00 pm at the Meridian Arts Centre (formerly the Toronto Centre for the Arts) 5040 Yonge Street in Toronto. Map it Rehearsals begin in September and run through to May.
Recent Repertoire
HOLST Second Suite in F for Military Band, Op. 28 | YAGISAWA March-Bou-Shu | CURNOW Canticle of the Creatures | PÜTZ Four Sketches for Band | SAUCEDO Rhythm Danse | TEXIDOR Amparito Roca | DE MEIJ Madurodam | CHANCE Incantation & Dance | BALMAGES Escapades
Musicians are expected to maintain participation in their school music programs.
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