About Us

Under the Direction of Music Director, Maestro John Brewington

Director and Conductor for Tidewater Winds. John is in his 39th year in public education that has included numerous directing and supervisor positions. He is the creativity of Tidewater Winds and maintains a rigorous concert schedule and powerful music education program.

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 community outreach program.

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 affordability and accessibility to all audiences. We aim to encourage education, socialization and unity through our musical programs.

Who We Are

Tidewater Winds Concert Band is comprised of professional, 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 Music. We are proud Resident Artists at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts!

Our Goals

To serve the community with live quality 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 societal growth.

Tidewater Winds Ensembles

Tidewater Winds...

Concert Band (55-members)

Big Band (25-members)

Little Big Band (12-members)

Brass Quintet (5-members)

Woodwind Quartet (4-members)

Jazz Ensemble (3 to 7-members)

Hire Tidewater Winds for your next special event!

We are your one-stop-shop for the hottest live music. Our bands bring the energy and excitement that will keep you coming back for more. For Fully Staged Concerts, Weddings and Receptions, Community Programs, or a small house party, we can offer multiple genres of music. Classical, Jazz, Pop, Beach, Broadway or Variety of all, we have numerous ensembles and the best musicians for your every need. Contact us for more information, office@tidewaterwinds.org or call 757-480-0953

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