Winds Across the Bay

Winds Across the Bay
Background information
Also known as Winds, WAB, W.A.B, Winds Across the Bay Youth Orchestra
Origin El Cerrito, California, United States
Genres Classical
Occupation(s) Youth Symphony Orchestra
Years active 1993–present
Website www.windsacrossthebay.org

Winds Across the Bay (WAB) is a non-profit youth orchestra founded in 1993 in the East Bay Area city of El Cerrito, California,[1] with the philosophy that "opportunities must be provided to support and encourage youth in the study and love of instrumental music."

WAB features The Minors, a middle-school ensemble designed for entry-level, intermediate, and advanced musicians. WAB also has The Majors, an ensemble for experienced musicians.[2]

WAB works closely with many local schools to augment the musical instruction being provided, and to afford youth musicians the opportunity to play high-profile performances in their own communities, such as the Lesher Center for the Performing Arts.[3]

Member Schools

Member organization include El Cerrito High School, El Sobrante Christian School, Albany High School, Berkeley High School, Piedmont High School, St. Mary’s High School, School of the Madeleine, Marin Academy, Pinole Valley High School, Holy Names High School, Del Valle High School, Pacific Academy, Portola Middle School, Hercules High School, Albany Middle School, and Kensington Hilltop School.

References

  1. ↑ http://windsacrossthebay.org/
  2. ↑ https://www.sfcv.org/music-program/winds-across-the-bay/winds-across-the-bay
  3. ↑ http://events.sfgate.com/walnut_creek_ca/events/show/303350305-winds-across-the-bay-20th-anniversary-concert-looking-back-moving-forward-pass-the-baton

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