The Queensland Wind Orchestra is a
wind ensemble
A concert band, also called a wind band, wind ensemble, wind symphony, wind orchestra, symphonic band, the symphonic winds, or symphonic wind ensemble, is a performing ensemble consisting of members of the woodwind, brass, and percussion famil ...
based in
Brisbane
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,
Australia
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. Established in 2004, it performs a series of public performances each year in and around Brisbane.
The group works with a variety of professional conductors and soloists and strives to continually bring new and exciting wind band music to its audiences.
The ensemble utilises flexible instrumentation and the concept of one player per part, in line with
Frederick Fennell
Frederick Fennell (July 2, 1914 – December 7, 2004) was an American conductor and one of the primary figures who promoted the Eastman Wind Ensemble as a performing group. He was also influential as a band pedagogue, and greatly affected the ...
's 1952 concept of the
Eastman Wind Ensemble
The Eastman Wind Ensemble was founded by conductor Frederick Fennell at the Eastman School of Music in 1952. The ensemble is often credited with helping redefine the performance of wind band music. Considered one of America's leading wind ensemble ...
.
The orchestra is a non-profit incorporated association managed by an elected committee of its performing members and is a community-based ensemble. It requires all players to audition for entry to the group and maintains a high standard of musicianship. The 40 to 45 members include musicians from many backgrounds, including medicine, science, nursing, engineering, law and others, as well as university music students, graduates and teachers.
See also
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Music of Brisbane
Brisbane is a city in Queensland, Australia, home to many regionally important music institutions and venues, including Big Sound music industry conference. For information about both classical and popular music in Brisbane, please see the fo ...
External links
Queensland Wind OrchestraThe Queensland Wind Orchestra's actual facebook page (not this stub)
Concert bands
Australian classical music groups
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