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Young Winds
Young Winds
Young Winds
Western’s Young Winds Program provides students from the local community with instrumental music education supplementary to that provided by the students' school bands. The program focuses on small group lessons as well as a full band experience. Primary teachers are a select group of students from the Western University instrumental music teacher program.
Who can participate?
The program provides instruction for instrumental students in grades six, seven, eight, or nine. Students who are already studying one of the traditional concert band instruments and may not have the opportunity to participate in a formal ensemble at their school are also welcome. Students who have studied one of the following instruments for at least six months are eligible to participate in the program: Flute*, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet*, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone* (all types), Horn, Trumpet*, Baritone Horn/Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba, and Percussion*.
*The number of participants is limited for some instruments. Registration is first come, first served.
2027 Schedule
Saturday, Jan. 16, 23, 30 · 9–11am
Saturday, Feb. 6, 13, 27 · 9–11am
Saturday, March 6, 13 · 9–11am
Saturday, April 3 · 9–11am
Saturday, April 10 · 10:30am · Final Concert (exact time TBC)
Cost
$65 per student, including a $15 non-refundable registration fee.
Registration
Registration is not considered complete until payment is received (link at end of form).
In grade 10, 11 or 12? Join us for the Western Youth Wind Ensemble program!
Performances
- Please read the Audience Information page before joining us on campus.
- Concert programs are available for download up to a week in advance.
- Durations are estimated.
Saturday, April 10, 2027 10:30am Paul Davenport Theatre (exact time TBC)
Young Winds Program - Final Concert
Western’s Young Winds participants are proud to present their culminating concert for the year. The public are welcome to join family and friends for a short concert to showcase the work these young musicians have done since their session began in January.
Program Coordinators
Dr. Kevin Watson teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in music education, and is the Artistic Director of the Western University Jazz Ensemble.
Dr. Colleen Richardson teaches undergraduate courses and graduate courses in music education, directs the Western University Wind Ensemble, and is Coordinator of Bands.
Inquiries
If you have any questions about the program itself, email the Young Winds administrators at young-winds@groups.uwo.ca