Our Mission
Miami Wind Symphony’s mission is to elevate the standards of wind and percussion ensemble music through performance, promotion, and education.
Through our unwavering commitment to excellence, we aim to inspire audiences and musicians alike, fostering a deeper appreciation for the beauty and versatility of wind and percussion music.
Our mission is achieved through three key pillars
Together, through performance, promotion, and education, we aim to enrich lives and celebrate the beauty of wind and percussion music in Miami and beyond.
Performance
Miami Wind Symphony exemplifies the highest artistic standards of performance. We accomplish this through performing an annual concert series, featuring full symphonic band and chamber music performances. Our musicians are our region’s most outstanding wind and percussion professional musicians. Each season consists of four to six unique programs, with each program designed to appeal to a broad audience.
Promotion
Through strategic partnerships with organizations and institutions whose missions are aligned with ours, Miami Wind Symphony collaborates with proven & promising composers and arrangers to expand the concert band and wind & percussion chamber music repertoire. The rich tradition of wind & percussion music, from Ralph Vaughn Williams through Clifton Williams, from John Philip Sousa through John Barnes Chance, from Mozart through Maslanka, must be expanded through commissions of established and promising composers and arrangers.
Education
At the Miami Wind Symphony, we believe music changes lives. Most of our musicians began their journey in local South Florida band rooms, and we are dedicated to supporting the next generation of students and directors who follow in those footsteps.
To invest in our community's musical future, we are proud to offer free tickets for those currently teaching or studying music. Join us at our next performance:
Music Educators, please email Alain Rodriguez at Eduation@miamiwindsymphony.org for your free tickets
Therefore, Miami Wind Symphony will accomplish this mission though strategic educational outreach,
consisting of:
Masterclasses
Miami Wind Symphony exemplifies the highest artistic standards of performance. We accomplish this through performing an annual concert series, featuring full symphonic band and chamber music performances. Our musicians are our region’s most outstanding wind and percussion professional musicians. Each season consists of four to six unique programs, with each program designed to appeal to a broad audience.
Miami Wind Symphony
Honor Band
An annual honor band comprised of students primarily from the Greater South Florida region and beyond.
Miami Wind Symphony
Maestros Academy
An ongoing mentorship and support entity, with expert musician teachers supporting our local school-based band directors. Support activities will include but not be limited to providing guest conductors / clinicians, directors’ clinics, and peer-to-peer constructive feedback mentoring.
Miami Wind Symphony Staff and Board of Directors
Executive Director
Armando Alicandu
Education Director
Alain Rodriguez
Personnel Director
Christine Pascual-Fernandez
Chairman of the Board
Lee Michael Morrison
Board Members
Charlene Brandon
Danielle Brandon
Jessica Genaro Amores Diaz
Matthew Leone