The 95 piece Los Angeles Symphonic Winds are one of the most critically acclaimed and internationally recognized wind ensembles in the United States. Since 1983, the L.A. Winds have been a leading force in Southern California’s cultural community. Praising the Winds for their “dedication to the highest standard of musical excellence” former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger wrote: “As one of the great cultural treasures of Los Angeles, your band has enchanted audiences with fantastic performances, elegant melodies and graceful harmonies.”

The L.A. Winds’ repertoire encompasses a wide variety of classical, popular and commercial music in exciting arrangements that highlight the diversity of styles and sonorities of the contemporary wind band. Premiere performances of works by contemporary composers such Pulitzer prize winner David del Tredici and Grammy winner Michael Daugherty help advance the quality of wind band music both nationally and internationally. A number of compositions written specifically for the L.A. Winds have also become part of the growing repertoire for symphonic wind ensembles. In addition, guest conductors such as Col. Arnald Gabriel, Col. John Bourgeois, and H. Robert Reynolds, have made significant contributions to the Winds’ development and notoriety.

The Los Angeles Symphonic Winds (Fed tax ID # 83-1314966) is a charitable organization under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). With the help of grants and donations from a variety of governmental, corporate and institutional organizations, including the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, Ralph’s Supermarkets and Merrill Lynch, the band has sponsored a significant number of community service events. Our Children’s Concerts, for example, introduce young audiences to the sonic delights of the symphonic band while our Chamber Music Concerts provide an intimate look into the multi-faceted wind repertoire. The release of the critically acclaimed CD “Raggin’ the Baby to Sleep”– a compilation of original American ragtime music for concert band– helped underscore the L.A. Winds’ commitment to both well-known and lesser-known music.