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San Diego Summer Music Institute

For young musicians developing technique, nothing is more valuable than intense practice under the supervision of master musicians. Developing the needed discipline and desire for productive practice and learning music theory can be fun. We plan to bring one hundred kids to the San Diego Winds Summer Camp, some on scholarship, to experience amazing musical opportunities while bonding with new friends. Summer Music Camp will be more than mastering melody; it will create positive lifelong memories.

Our first Music Institute was held  during the week of July 18, 2010, in partnership with and at San Diego State University.  It was a huge success!  SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 2011 MUSIC INSTITUTE:  JULY 10 THROUGH 16, 2011!!  Our 2011 Music Institute again will held at San Diego State University in partnership with SDSU. 

 2010 Flyer:

Click Here To Download The Application

Click here for SDSU campus map

SDSMI 2010 Instructor Biographies

Music Camp Director Eric Weirather
Wind Ensemble Conductor Shannon Kitelinger
Wind Symphony Conductor Charles Friedrichs 
Flute Instructor Pam Martchev
Clarinet Instructor Frank Renk
Oboe Instructor Susan Barrett
Bassoon Instructor Valentin Martchev
Saxophone Instructor Todd Rewoldt
French Horn Instructor Mike McCoy
Trumpet Instructor John Wilds
Trombone Instructor Sean Reusch
Tuba/Euphonium Instructor Brent Dutton
Percussion Instructor Pat Pfiffner
Percussion Instructor Mike Holguin
Librarian / Coordinator Bryan Ransom

 

Next Performance

Our Inaugural Concert took place on January 20th, 2009, at the Balboa Theater in downtown San Diego.  Visit our Gallery for photos!

San Diego Winds Second Concert

Details to be announced here!

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Mini-Maestros Educational Outreach

Beginning this fall.  Click here to apply for the Mini-Maestros Program!

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Second Annual San Diego Winds Composer Festival - SAVE THE DATE!!

Our first school band composer festival took place on May 6, 2010, at Lincoln High School Performing Arts Center and featured the music of David Maslanka who attended the festival.  Our next Composer Festival will be held on March 26, 2011.  Save the date and stay tuned for more information! 

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*SAVE THE DATE* for the 2011 San Diego Summer Music Institute

The 2011 San Diego Summer Music Institute, in partnership with San Diego State University Bands, will be held during the week of July 10 through 16, 2011 at SDSU.  Click the Music Camp button above for more information and an application packet. 

To order tickets for a school or large group, please send an email to with the number of students/persons attending. Tickets will be reserved and available at "will call". Cash or Checks will be accepted at the door. Please make checks out to San Diego Winds.


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