Northern New York’s only professional Wind Ensemble, Northern Symphonic Winds will perform music suitable to outdoor concerts. This will be the wind ensemble’s 16th appearance for the Norwood Village Green Concert Series.
Founded in 1998, Northern Symphonic Winds is a 46-52 piece wind and percussion ensemble comprised of faculty from the Crane School of Music, Northern New York music teachers, select Crane students, and other professionals. The ensemble holds firmly to three primary objectives: to feature the finest wind and percussion performers available in the North Country, to perform music of the highest quality, and to bring enjoyment and satisfaction not just to the ensemble’s musicians, but also to audiences around the North Country. Its Principal Conductors have included founding members Dr. Tim Topolewski, Scott LaVine, and Dr. James Madeja. Dr. Brian Doyle is currently Principal Conductor. Guests Conductors have included Stephen Meyer, Peter Lewis, and Adam Slywotsky.