Music by Pittsburgh Creators, performed by some of Pittsburgh's finest musicians. |
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Summer Reading SessionsDuring the summer months the Symphonic Winds meet to read, rehearse, and record symphonic wind and percussion music written by Pittsburgh-based composers.
Pittsburgh area composers of all genders, races, nationalities, and sexual orientations are encouraged to submit scores for consideration to be read. We strongly encourage BIPOC composers in our region to submit music! Those individuals selected to have their work read at our sessions will receive:
2022 Reading/Recording Session Dates: July 13th from 6 - 8:30 PM @ Duquesne University July 20th from 6 - 8:30 PM @ Duquesne University July 27th from 6 - 8:30 PM @ Duquesne University We ask for a $15 donation per each submission for consideration.
Submit a score for consideration to be read at the summer reading sessions. After you have donated please email your score to: pittsburghcreators@gmail.com. Submissions close on June 30th, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST. Scores chosen will be notified on July 1st, 2022 to begin scheduling. |
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Concert SeriesThe Symphonic Winds also holds a fall and spring concert where music read during the summer sessions is presented as part of a larger thematic program alongside other notable concert works.
If you are a music educator in the Pittsburgh area, consider scheduling a side by side concert fundraiser. This includes a rehearsal and performance featuring your ensemble as well as the Pittsburgh Creators' Symphonic Winds. The concert will also feature your students performing alongside the Symphonic Winds for a selection. WE ARE CURRENTLY SCHEDULING INTERESTED SCHOOLS/ORGANIZATIONS for 2022-2023 |
The Ensemble
Some incredible musicians have performed with the Symphonic Winds in our concerts and reading sessions in the past.
Those musicians include:
Those musicians include:
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Flute/Picc.
Chessa Crum Ali Dettmer Alison Fierst Tracy Glass Aydan Hensley Jennifer Jo Jaclyn Jupina Samantha Kochis Caitlin McCoy Katie Miller Kathy Melago Oboe Amelia Van Howe Risé Kostilnik Louise Daniels Bassoon Karen Atria Lucas Beaver Evan Hertrick Jack Pellegrini Clarinet Brandie Falk Jamie Gore John Gula Patti Marco Jackie Mortimer-Rutledge Joan Palmer Chaz Shipman Sara Tamburro Bass Clarinet Clint Bleil Jerianne Larson Greg Lutz Saxophone Clint Bleil Nate Daubenspeck Bob Harris Jason Kush Daryl Lesnik Chris Rodack Joe Scheller Tim Sharek Phil Wyatt |
Horn
Emily Dingfelder Dennis Emert Jude Gore Mark Houghton Dan Richmond Sherry Traugh Trumpet Joe Beaver Amy Bertsch Tim Daniels David Gardner Chris Gankosky Jessica Henry Abi Iksic Nate Insko Galen McKinney Matt Nelson Bill Redd Tim Tuite Trombone Chad Himmler Kevin McManus Jim Nova Bryan Powell Steve Spang Dan Traugh Morgan Wynn Euphonium Steve Spang Chris Williams Tuba Eryn Carranza David Depanicis Shawn Pityk Travis Weller |
Percussion/Piano
Dan Everett Alan Fear Matt Gillott Chad Heiny Brandon Kandrack Scott Kemerer Logan Orange Steve Pachesky Rob Reams Mark Surovchak Brian Tychinski Aaron Wagner Renee Wyatt Double Bass Dave Traugh |