Music Educators’ Wind Ensemble
General Information
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 2025–26 school year:
Rehearsals:
October 5, 19
November 1, 8, 16
December 7, 14
January 11, 18
February 1
March 8, 15, 22
April 12, 19
Concerts:
November 20, 2025 / Fairport High School
January 25, 2026 / Gates Chili High School
February 6, 2026 / Nazareth University, Beston Hall
April 21, 2026 / Bloomfield High School
Summer Session:
June 30, 2026 – July 28, 2026 / Tuesdays/ 6:00 pm– 8:00 pm
Final Concert: Saturday, August 1, 2026 / 7:30 p.m. / Location: TBA
“The Eastman Community Music Educators Wind Ensemble offers a wonderful opportunity to share the love and joy of wind literature with colleagues. This ensemble offers a variety of musical experiences under the baton of William Tiberio. Bill’s passion for music is contagious and we are all very fortunate to have his guidance.”
“I have been a member of the ensemble for the past 12 years. Playing in the group is the highlight of my week! […] It is exhilarating to perform with such wonderful educators, and our conductor Bill Tiberio programs a great variety of pieces – it is so much fun!”
– 2024
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