The Contra Costa Wind Symphony is made up of dedicated artists with a common love of performing high quality symphonic band music. While based in Walnut Creek, its talented volunteer musicians hail from throughout Contra Costa County and beyond. The ensemble was formed in 1980. It is conducted by Duane Carroll.
Featured are modern classical compositions written specifically for wind
symphonies. Also performed is music ranging
from swing and jazz through traditional band favorites.
To learn more about CCWS see the Mission page. And to read about its roots see the History page.
The
Contra Costa Wind Symphony performs
under the auspices of the Acalanes Adult Education program of the Acalanes
Union High School District. It rehearses on Wednesday evenings at the
Acalanes Adult Center, 1963
Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek.