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ABOUT The Pacific Wind Ensemble is comprised of local musicians selected from various Bay Area orchestras and chamber music groups. The core ensemble consists of 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, and 2 horns. This is the traditional instrumentation of harmoniemusik ensembles that were so prevalent in central Europe circa 1770 - 1820. Additional instruments are added to the ensemble depending upon the requirements of the score. Our broadly diverse repertoire spans some four hundred years, starting from the late-Renaissance antiphonal music to the avant garde offerings of the 21st century. The ensemble was initially organized in 1992 by Todd Willis and Frank Diaz who were students at San Francisco State University. The initial discussion centered around a recording project, which would require a small ensemble of woodwind and brass instruments. After much discussion, the recording project idea was dropped and the new ensemble was born. Over the next two years, the ensemble performed eight concerts in various locations throughout the city of San Francisco. The ensemble resumed activites in 2001 and presented two complete seasons, culminating in a concert of new music written for the ensemble. |
    
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