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Our Founder and Inspiration, Maestro Sid Berg

The late C. Sidney Berg founded The Tidewater Winds Professional Concert Band

in 1985 to provide an opportunity for residents of the Hampton Roads area to

enjoy free professional band concerts in the “Sousa Band” tradition. Funding

comes from various local and state grants, as well as contributions from

businesses and individuals. The inaugural concert of this band took place on

July 7, 1985 at Norfolk’s Town Point Park. Maestro Berg conducts the Winds until his passing in 2000.