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About Us
Who We Are
Tidewater Winds Concert Band is comprised of 65 talented woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians from across the Hampton Roads Virginia region representing various military branches, careers, academia, college bands and orchestras. Tidewater Winds is one of a handful of Concert Bands like it in the country, preserving the unique heritage of American Concert Bands in the Sousa tradition.
Our Mission
The Mission of Tidewater Winds is to provide quality concert band programming in the Hampton Roads region. Through community partnerships and local initiatives, Tidewater Winds works to provide musical performances, special projects, and educational programming at the highest level of excellence. It is our charge to musically serve the Hampton Roads region while offering equity and inclusion to all audiences. We aim to encourage education, socialization and unity through our musical programs.
Our Goals
- To serve the community with live quality free performances promoting the appreciation of musical artistry with a unique blend of concert band instrumentation.
- To enrich, inspire, and create uplifting joy and patriotism in the lives of our audiences with fresh interpretations of a variety of musical compositions.
- To bring quality entertainment to the community while maintaining a working community of local artists.
- To provide opportunities to educate and mold young musicians that provide and contribute to artistic growth.
Our DEI Statement
Tidewater Winds values unique perspectives and believes diversity drives creativity. We create programs that foster dialogue within our community and provide equitable opportunities for our audiences and our members to deepen connections, enrich understanding, and celebrate differences through the power of music.
Signature Services
Tidewater Winds offers three core services that help define our mission and ensure a positive impact on our community. These services include a free summer concert series, an intensive music education program, and our ensemble community outreach program.
Musicians
Trumpet
Robyn Card
Tom Graper
Stephanie Harron
Manuel Hernandez
David Koelz
William Lemley
Heath Losick
Ben McCarthy
James Reid
LeAnn Splitter
Joshua Tetreault
Denise White
Horn
Eric High
Gabriel Boyd
Beverley Losick
Ellen Polachek
Dylan Reyes
Trombone
Chris Espy
Ken Keller
Jay Larkin
Katie McCaffrey
Patrick Oudie
Phil Sloan
Nicholas Tolman
Wayne Walton
Bass Trombone
Rick Kalinauskas
Adam Robles
Euphonium
Brian Sklute
Alex Federico
Rick Kalinauskas
Mike McKenna
Tuba
Phil Sloan
James Cipriano
Lee Dise
Percussion
Ralph Copley
Aaron Cook
Paige Driver
Lisa Farrell
Dan Knipple
Mitchell Moore
Sarah Williams
Trumpet
Robyn Card
Tom Graper
Stephanie Harron
Manuel Hernandez
David Koelz
William Lemley
Heath Losick
Ben McCarthy
James Reid
LeAnn Splitter
Joshua Tetreault
Denise White
Horn
Eric High
Gabriel Boyd
Beverley Losick
Ellen Polachek
Dylan Reyes
Trombone
Chris Espy
Ken Keller
Jay Larkin
Katie McCaffrey
Patrick Oudie
Phil Sloan
Nicholas Tolman
Wayne Walton
Bass Trombone
Rick Kalinauskas
Adam Robles
Euphonium
Brian Sklute
Alex Federico
Rick Kalinauskas
Mike McKenna
Tuba
Phil Sloan
James Cipriano
Lee Dise
Percussion
Ralph Copley
Aaron Cook
Paige Driver
Lisa Farrell
Dan Knipple
Mitchell Moore
Sarah Williams
TW Military Musicians
Flute - Sub - Jenny Williams - Vet
Bassoon - Sub - Chris Simmons - Vet
Clarinet - Pro - Cathy Ogram - Vet
Clarinet - Pro - Gene Cheiffo - Vet
Sax - Pro - Laura Cathcart - Vet
Sax - Sub - Joe Camarda - Vet
Sax - Sub - Devin Thomas - Active
Trumpet - Pro - Chad McGill - Vet
Trumpet - Pro - Tom Graper - Vet
Trumpet - Pro - Austin Simmons - Active
Trumpet - Sub - Matt K. - Active
Trumpet - Sub - Manny Hernandez - Vet
Horn - Pro - Eric High - Vet
Euphonium - Pro -Brian Sklute - Vet
Euphonium - Pro -Mike McKenna - Vet
Trombone - Pro - Ken Keller - Vet
Tuba - Pro - Phil Sloan - Vet
Percussion - Sub - Monte Pursifull - Vet
Percussion - Sub - Jackie Stephens - Active
Piano - Sub - Elmer Castillo - Active
Bass - Sub - David Evans - Vet
Guitar - Sub - Eldon Sully - Vet
Total - 22
Big Band
Sax - Sub - Joe Camarda - Vet
Sax - Pro - Laura Cathcart - Vet
Sax - Sub - Devin Thomas - Active
Trombone - Pro - Phil Sloan - Vet
Trombone - Pro - Ken Keller - Vet
Trumpet - Pro - Chad McGill - Vet
Trumpet - Pro - Tom Graper - Vet
Bass - Sub - David Evans - Vet
Piano - Sub - Elmer Castillo - Vet
Piano - Sub - William Neil - Vet
Total - 10
Brass Quintet
Trumpet - Pro - Chad McGill - Vet
Horn - Pro - Eric High - Vet
Tuba - Pro - Phil Sloan - Vet
Trombone - Pro - Ken Keller - Vet
Total - 4
Executive Board Positions
Bob Batcher
Matthew Weinstein
Matthew Weinstein
Vice President
Matthew Weinstein
Matthew Weinstein
Matthew Weinstein
President
Don Hurwitz
Matthew Weinstein
Don Hurwitz
Treasurer
Partners in the Arts and Venues
Rainbow Puppets
Virginia Beach Chorale
Virginia Beach Chorale
Virginia Beach Chorale
Virginia Beach Chorale
Virginia Beach Chorale
Symphonicity
Virginia Beach Chorale
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
Regent University
Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center
Academy of Music's Band Together
Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center
Children's Museum of Virginia
Academy of Music's Band Together
Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center
Academy of Music's Band Together
Academy of Music's Band Together
Academy of Music's Band Together
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Academy of Music's Band Together
FFX
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Norfolk Collegiate Theatre
Norfolk Collegiate Theatre
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Norfolk Collegiate Theatre
