The Philharmonic Winds

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The Philharmonic Winds (Philwinds) is a wind orchestra in Singapore. Formed in 2000 with an ensemble of 40-plus amateurs, the group won a Gold with Distinction in the First Division (Harmony Bands) category at the 15th World Music Contest in Kerkrade, the Netherlands in 2005. The orchestra has also presented works by Grainger and Varèse, wind serenades by Mozart, Dvořák and Strauss, as well as symphonies by Hindemith and Barnes. In addition, The Philharmonic Winds has participated in opera productions of Puccini's Madama Butterfly and Weill's Street Scenes.

On 3 June 2006, the Philharmonic Winds made its debut at the Singapore Arts Festival, performing at the Esplanade Concert Hall.

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