Winter Winds: Program Notes
Ukrainian Bell Carol arr. Richard L. Saucedo Three Ayres from Gloucester Hugh M. Stuart 1. The Jolly Earl of Cholmondeley 2. Ayre for Eventide 3. The Fiefs of Wembley You Better Sleigh! JaRod Hall The […]
Summon the Heroes: Program Notes
Summon the Heroes John Williams arr. Paul Lavender My Hero from “The Chocolate Soldier” Oscar Straus Paraphrased and scored by Harry L. Alford Finlandia. Tone Poem. Jean Sibelius arr. Frank Winterbottom Themes from 007 arr. […]
Sacramento Symphonic Winds Announces October Concert
The Sacramento Symphonic Winds is delighted to announce our 2025 – 2026 season! Our first concert, entitled “Summon the Heroes” will be held Sunday, October 19, 2:30 p.m. at Capistrano Hall, California State University, Sacramento. […]
Rehearsals Begin for 2025-26 Season
Rehearsals for the Sacramento Symphonic Winds 2025-26 season begin Tuesday, August 26th at Tim’s Music in Carmichael. Downbeat is at 7pm. Members, be sure to get there early to catch up with fellow band members […]
Open Chairs for the 2025-26 Season
Sacramento Symphonic Winds has a few openings beginning next season. We are looking to fill two clarinet, one oboe, four percussion, and a string bass seat. Membership is generally determined through interview and/or audition with […]
SSW Performs at the 2025 Carmichael Park Community Band Festival
CARMICHAEL PARK COMMUNITY BAND FESTIVAL – FREE Saturday May 31st and Sunday June 1 – 2025 The Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association returns to their annual Carmichael Park Community Band Festival, Carmichael Park Amphitheater. With […]
Spring Serenades – May 4, 2025: Program Notes
Groove Music (2013) Brian Balmages (b. 1975) Symphonic Suite (1957) Clifton Williams (1923-1976) 1. Intrada II. Chorale III. March IV. Antique Dance V. Jubilee In This Hid Clearing… (2001) Jack Stamp (b. 1954) National Emblem […]
A place For Us – A Leonard Bernstein Tribute: Program Notes
Candide Suite (1956/1993) Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) Adapted by Clare Grundman 1. The Best of all Possible Worlds 2. Westphalia Chorale and Battle Scene 3. Auto-da-fe (What a Day) 4. Glitter and Be Gay 5. Make […]
About SSW
SSW is an all volunteer adult community concert band / wind ensemble based in the greater Sacramento area.