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The
Capital Region Wind Ensemble, in the capital region of Albany, New
York, was founded in 1994, by Joseph
M.
Miller,
with the intent of providing a vehicle for professional wind and
percussion players to perform concert band and wind ensemble literature
at a high level.
Entering our 17th Season, the Wind Ensemble has performed at many venues including: The Troy Music Hall, Galway High School, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, Shenendehowa High School, Bethlehem Middle School, Ballston Spa High School, Union College Memorial Chapel, Round Lake Auditorium, Shaker High School, Glens Falls High School, Colonie Central High School, Scotia - Glenville High School,Galway High School, Schenectady Community College, 1995 New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) winter conference in Kiamesha Lake, NY, 1996 New York State Band Directors Conference in Syracuse, NY and the 2004 Sept.11th Remembrance Celebration at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. We are now 'In Residence' at the Schenectady County Community College. The
Mission of the Wind Ensemble is to
provide outstanding performances
of classical and contemporary band literature,
and to serve as role models for young musicians. 
19th Season, 2012-2013
Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and SCCC students are free. Classic Quotes Barn Dance  CRWE PersonalWhile
the group is comprised of
musicians from all walks of life, the
majority of the members are current or retired music educators, all of
who have taught or are teaching in local school districts throughout
the Capital Region. Occasionally, gifted high school musicians will be
asked to round out instrumentation. Members of the wind ensemble are
currently performing professionally with other area organizations,
including the Albany, Schenectady, and Glens Falls Symphony Orchestras,
orchestras at SPAC, Proctor’s and other local theaters, and
with groups
from the area pop and jazz scene including the Empire Jazz Orchestra.
Music Director & PrincipalConductor, Brett L. Wery Music
Director
and Principal Conductor Brett Wery is entering his Fifth season as
principal
conductor of the group, Mr. Wery is an active composer and arranger
as well as a professor at Schenectady County Community
College
where
he has received the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching
and the SCCC Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching. He conducts
the SCCC Wind Ensemble and instructs in woodwind applied studies,
chamber music, music theory, and conducting. Mr. Wery is also the
conductor of the University at Albany Symphony Orchestra. He performs
and records regularly as a saxophonist and clarinetist with the Empire
Jazz Orchestra, the Albany Symphony, and the Dogs of Desire.
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