Music Educators’ Wind Ensemble

DescriptionOpen to all area music educators, college music majors, private music teachers and related professionals. In some cases, there are openings for qualified community members. This ensemble will rehearse and perform some contemporary wind literature as well as some classic repertoire. No fee for participation; please contact the director at wtiberio@gmail.com with any questions.

This concert band is comprised of Rochester area music educators and related professionals, and performs both traditional and contemporary wind band literature. There are usually 3 concerts during the school year hosted by area schools, and each concert is preceded with 3 or 4 rehearsals. The ensemble has been invited in the past to perform at the NYSSMA and NYSBDA Conferences and has been guest conducted by Dr. Paul Shewan, Tom Davis, Matt Osika, Bill Palange, and Dr. Mark Scatterday. Guest artists have also appeared with the ensemble, including composers Lindsay Bronnenkant, Russell Scarbrough, Matt Osika, and Bill Palange.

This ensemble meets on the following dates for the 2026–27 school year:

Rehearsals:
October 4, 18, 25
November 1, 15
December 13
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 28
March 7, 14
April 4

Concerts:
November 22, 2026 / University of Rochester
January 21, 2027 / Fairport High School with Fairport High School Band
February 3, 2027 / Fairport High School with Perinton Concert Band
February 12, 2027 / Nazareth University
April 11, 2027 / Gates Chili High School with Gates Community Band

Faculty

Tiberio, Bill
Music Educators Wind Ensemble
Director