MS & HS Workshops!

Looking for an amazing educational experience while visiting  Washington DC?  Capital Winds is pleased to offer one of the nation’s best workshop experiences for  school bands anywhere! Details

Dr. Lake joins CWS!

The Capital Wind Symphony Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. William L. Lake, Jr., as the organization’s Music and Artistic Director.  Details 

Upcoming Concert

The Capital Wind Symphony is pleased to announce our Spring Concert, “Metamorphosis,” on Friday, April 12, at 7:30 pm at the Cap One Hall. Click for details and ticket reservations!

Celebrating 33 Years!

Celebrating 33 Years!

MISSION: “Celebrating and sharing the great American wind band tradition by presenting FREE diverse and engaging programs and enriching music education by mentoring and inspiring students.”

The Capital Wind Symphony is widely regarded as one of the nation’s premier wind symphonies.  Based near the Nation’s Capital, the ensemble attracts many of the finest musicians from DC, MD and VA and welcomes new players each season by audition.  Members include military band members, freelance players, studio teachers and music educators. The group rehearses weekly from September thru June, and presents regular concerts in the community including several programs which serve as education outreach. 

Capital Winds was created in 1991 by George Etheridge as an ensemble for musicians near the Nation’s Capital who were committed to playing the finest wind band literature at the highest level.  Soon after the inaugural season, the ensemble was invited to perform at the prestigious Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. In its 33rd season, the ensemble continues to thrive and support its mission: “Celebrating and sharing the great American wind band tradition by presenting FREE diverse and engaging programs and enriching music education by mentoring and inspiring students.”

CAPITAL WIND WORKSHOPS, ™  the Capital Wind Symphony’s educational outreach program, offers a highly effective “side-by-side” musical experience for elementary, middle and high school band musicians to rehearse and learn from professional musicians. 

Capital Wind Symphony is funded in part by
ArtsFairfax Emergency Relief and Recovery Grant

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