Honoring our Founder
Our hearts are heavy as we share that our founder, mentor and friend, Dr. Lester Lehr, passed away on April 10, 2026. Les was a true visionary who founded this community ensemble and others. His […]
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 […]
Giving to SSW
SSW relies on the generous support of our patrons and business sponsors to accomplish our mission to provide quality music performances and educational outreach programs. Tax-deductible donations are used to offset annual operating costs, including […]
October Concert Success!
Our October 6, 2024, concert marked a move to California State University, Sacramento, Capistrano Concert Hall from El Camino High School Center for the Arts. Dr. Morse, members of our Board of Directors, and other […]
SSW Performs at the Carmichael Park Community Band Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARMICHAEL PARK COMMUNITY BAND FESTIVAL – FREE Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2 – 2024 The Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association returns to their annual Carmichael Park Community Band Festival, Carmichael […]
About SSW
SSW is an all volunteer adult community concert band / wind ensemble based in the greater Sacramento area.