Programs
For more than four decades, Sylvan Winds has crafted programs that are as imaginative as they are deeply rooted in the rich tradition of chamber music for winds. From celebrated masterworks to newly commissioned pieces, their programming reflects a commitment to both preservation and innovation—bringing audiences into a vibrant sound world that spans centuries, styles, and cultures. Whether highlighting overlooked gems, presenting world premieres, or curating thematic journeys such as cultural explorations and historical retrospectives, Sylvan Winds’ programs offer engaging, thoughtfully designed concert experiences that continue to expand the possibilities of the wind ensemble repertoire.
A Bi-lingual “Peter & the Wolf”
See this wonderful children’s story come to life in both English and Spanish, featuring acting,…
A Celebration of American Chamber Music for Flute
The Sylvan Winds are thrilled to perform again for the New York Flute Club, reprising Ruth…
A Gilded Age Christmas
Imagine what a Christmas celebration might be like in the home of the Vanderbilts. A magnificent…
A Gilded Age Salon: Music from Paris to New York
Would you love to be a fly on the wall in Mrs. Vanderbilt’s parlor? This program offers a rare…
A Gilded Age Salon – With Love from Paris to New York
Charlotte Blake Gravel Rag Charlotte Blake Poker Rag Charles-Édouard Lefebvre Second Suite for…
A Sylvan Summer Serenade
Join us for a lovely summer evening outdoor soirée where you can enjoy music, prosecco, wine, and…
Breathing Optional
The Composers Collective celebrates its tenth anniversary with an intimate selection of new and…
Calling!
The Sylvan Winds are thrilled to perform for the first time at the Zürcher Gallery in NoHo. Join…
Celebrating American Voices!
A program celebrating American composers! Gunther Schuller Suite for Woodwind Quintet (1958) John…
Chants de Noel
The Sylvan Winds kick off their 2022–23 season at 7:30 pm at the historic Church of Notre Dame in…
Education
The Sylvan Winds is committed to educating children and brings exciting, interactive programs to young audiences of all ages. Each performance is designed to actively engage children, develop entertaining strategies for listening, and to help young people understand, appreciate, and enjoy wind instruments and classical music.
Peter & the Wolf and other tales
with mime artist Scottie Davis
The Nutcracker
with mime artist Scottie Davis
Babar the Elephant
(courtesy of Andrejs Jansons)
Introduction to the Instruments
(Pre-K to 5) with a special version of Peter and the Wolf
Contrasts in Music
(Grades 1-5) exploring opposites in music
Marching Through History
(Grades 3-8)
Whirlwind Worldwide Tour
(Grades 3-8)
Conversations in Music
(Grades 5-8) about teamwork & interaction
Composers & Creativity
(High School – College)
Putting It Together
Analysis of a music masterpiece.
(High School or College Lecture/Demonstration or open rehearsal)
Why Transcriptions? – an Exploration
(College to Adult)