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What are Capital Wind Workshops?

The Capital Wind Symphony offers a unique and inspiring 90-minute side-by-side performance experience. Your band musicians will work with a highly acclaimed conductor and rehearse alongside the region’s top professional musicians. These musicians will work and perform with every section of your band to demonstrate proper performance concepts. The instructors are experienced in working with young ensembles and sit alongside the students, demonstrating and instructing individual sections within the larger ensemble. The use of live demonstration leads to dramatic improvements in the ensemble’s performance.


Repertoire Preparation

The workshop is very flexible and customized to any skill level or instrumentation. Directors can bring one or more selections they have already performed or are preparing for an upcoming concert, contest, or festival. The workshop works beautifully at any point in the ensemble’s preparation, whether just beyond sight-reading or almost performance ready. You will be amazed at your student’s reaction to hearing their works modeled professionally and how quickly they mimic what they observe and hear! All aspects of creating an artistic performance are addressed, but the workshop will reinforce the fundamentals. There is no better workshop for making music and inspiring your students!

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Capital Wind Workshops are designed to deliver a high-impact, student-centered clinic experience, including:

  • Side-by-side coaching with professional musicians
  • A highly engaging, hands-on clinic where a “professional standard of performance” is modeled for students in real time
  • Conductor-led rehearsal strategies directors can immediately take back to their ensembles
  • Development of ensemble listening skills, balance/blend, style, and overall musicianship


D.C. has so much to offer!

Washington, D.C., provides an extraordinary backdrop for student performance opportunities, blending rich history with vibrant cultural experiences. In this iconic city, students can perform near some of the nation’s most revered landmarks, such as the Lincoln Memorial or the steps of the U.S. Capitol, where they can feel the weight of history as they share their talents. Beyond these awe-inspiring monuments, the city is home to world-class museums, like the Smithsonian Institution, where student groups can engage in interactive learning experiences that deepen their understanding of American history, culture and the arts. Washington offers a unique blend of educational and performance opportunities that inspire young artists to reach new heights in their craft.

Popular options for your Washington D.C. trip:

With a wide array of performance venues, Washington caters to every type of musical or performance group. Whether it’s a choir singing in the National Cathedral, a band performing at the Kennedy Center or a dance troupe showcasing their skills at one of the city’s many outdoor spaces, Washington provides the perfect stage for student performers to shine. The city’s rich artistic culture and history not only make performances memorable but also offer students the chance to explore and learn from the very foundations of the nation. These experiences foster a deep connection to the arts and leave a lasting impact, making Washington, D.C., an ideal destination for student performance trips.


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