Music, anyone? 

The Prairie Winds Adult Concert Band meets every Wednesday evening between September and May to play a variety of band music, including marches, overtures, pop tunes, and Broadway musical arrangements. 

Current members range in age from early twenties to retirees; our minimum age is 18, and there is no maximum. 

There are two groups: 

  •  the Intermediate Band, under the direction of Jane Pinch, is for those that are new to an instrument, returning to their instrument after a few years away, or for those that wish to play repertoire that is more fun than work.
  • the Senior Band, under the direction of Bob Mossing, is for those who have more experience with their instrument and welcome a challenge.  

If you would like to join us, please do! Just give us some warning by contacting Bob beforehand, and we'll find you a chair and a stand. 

Who are the Prairie Winds anyway? 

- " a bunch of re-cycled teenagers"

- "the best kept secret in Regina"

Seriously, though, we are a group of musicians that enjoy  playing concert band music. We have two major concerts each year, at Christmas and at the end of the season in late April or early May. We have recently added a Concert of Remembrance, in addition to our participation in the November 11 service in Fort Qu'appelle.

Announcements

  • So far so good as far as winter Wednesdays! Unlike other years, the weather is again looking not too bad for Wednesday's rehearsals. We won't count on it, but let's be thankful for the relatively decent winter so far.For those that have made it to rehearsal this month, thank you. For those who haven't, there's a bunch of new music so it's time to come hear/play it!The 50/50 draw has been made - check your email for the winning number! Reminders Second half fee payments were due by January 13, 2016.If you are having cash flow problems, please talk to our hard-working treasurer to work something out.  Remember: there is no additional fee for playing a second instrument ...
    Posted Jan 19, 2016, 10:12 PM by Tracie Larsen
  • And.. we're back! Hope everyone had a great start to 2016! Now, it's time to get back into the routine, starting right away on January 6th! Thank you to all who played at, or brought audience members to, our Christmas concerts at the church and at the Wascana Rehab center. Now we will hand in our Christmas music, and start working on pieces for the spring...Reminders Second half fee payments are due by January 13, 2016.If you are having cash flow problems, please talk to our hard-working treasurer to work something out.  Remember: there is no additional fee for playing a second instrument and/or coming to both Intermediate and Senior rehearsals!!Also, remember to scroll down and read ...
    Posted Jan 6, 2016, 5:36 PM by Tracie Larsen
  • Fun and Games Along with the work...So far, we've had some nice autumn weather, so there should be no excuses for not getting to rehearsals - especially since we don't have many rehearsals left until our Concert of Remembrance. And it's getting closer everyday - as seen on the countdown timer to the left. There isn't much time to clean up that new music, and we still need to get the old stand-bys out and polished up a little. So, please, make some time to work on the new pieces.This week we also have the Halloween costume fun - wear your costume to rehearsal, and see if you win the prize - the judges are not prone to outside judging ...
    Posted Oct 27, 2015, 9:34 PM by Tracie Larsen
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