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Navy Band Southwest Wind Ensemble
July 2 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
The Navy Band Southwest Wind Ensemble is a premier musical unit operating under the Commander, Navy Region Southwest. Stationed at Naval Base San Diego, this group consists of top-tier, full-time professional Navy musicians who serve as musical ambassadors across the Southwestern United States.
Overview of the Ensemble
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- Versatile Repertoire: Performs traditional wind band classics, military marches, patriotic favorites, cinematic scores, and modern pop or country arrangements. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Regional Reach: Travels throughout California and seven other southwestern states to support public concerts, community series, and educational clinics. [1, 2]
- Community Engagement: Partners regularly with local schools, universities, and major regional organizations like the San Diego Symphony. [1, 2]
The Parent Unit: Navy Band Southwest
The Wind Ensemble is part of a larger 45-member command boasting over 100 years of history in San Diego. When not configured as a full Wind Ensemble or Concert Band, these musicians break out into specialized smaller units: [1, 2]
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- Ceremonial and Parade Bands: Providing vital support for military changes of command, funerals, and civic parades.
- Chamber Ensembles: Including the “Prevailing Winds” Woodwind Quintet and the “Harborside” Brass Quintet.
- Contemporary Units: Such as the 32nd Street New Orleans-style Brass Band, a Jazz Combo, and a Popular Music Rock Band. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Booking and Public Performance Info
- Free Public Concerts: True to their community mission, almost all public appearances by the Wind Ensemble and its sub-units are entirely free to the public. [1, 2]
- Requesting Support: Both military commands and civilian organizations can formally request performances for events by submitting official routing paperwork via the Navy Band Southwest Support Portal.