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ABOUT US

World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) is the only international organization of wind band conductors, composers, performers, publishers, teachers, instrument makers and friends of wind music. It is the only organization completely dedicated to enhancing the quality of the wind band throughout the world and exposing its members to new worlds of repertoire, musical culture, people and places. WASBE is a non-profit international association open to all individuals, institutions and industries interested in symphonic wind bands and wind ensembles.

OUR PURPOSE

When we become a part of the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles family, our world becomes smaller, we have more direct access to wind band people, traditions, styles, literature, and performance practices previously beyond our reach.

  • International focus – our members come from across the globe

  • Musical education – we encourage learning and growth

  • People & Music not profits – WASBE is a non-profit association

OUR VALUES

WASBE is a non-profit international association open to all individuals, institutions and industries interested in symphonic wind bands and wind ensembles as serious and distinctive mediums of musical expression and cultural heritage. WASBE has a membership of over 1000 individuals and organizations in more than 50 countries from throughout the world. The official language of WASBE is English and all official WASBE business is transacted in this language.

  • promote symphonic bands and wind ensembles as serious and distinctive mediums of musical expression and cultural heritage
  • assist in all ways possible the development of band activities throughout the world
  • encourage the international exchange of conductors, teachers, students, and composers
  • help others recognize the importance of the symphonic wind band and the wind ensemble for international and national communication and understanding
  • encourage the composition of band literature of excellence that reflects national heritages and transcends international boundaries

Joining WASBE is easy. Just click on JOIN at the top of the HOME page of this website and go from there. Compared to many national wind band associations, the dues are extremely reasonable.

As a member of WASBE, you will:
• receive an electronic version of the WASBE World magazine (quarterly) and WASBE Journal (annually) and have the opportunity to submit articles and research papers.
• receive the WASBE ePostcard on a regular basis.
• have access to a downloadable directory of WASBE members from over 50 nations.
• have immediate access to current information on wind band activities around the world on the WASBE website including news about world premieres, conducting seminars, upcoming events, upcoming concerts to be streamed, and other important international developments.
• have access to the WASBE Repertoire List on the website that has been submitted by members for your professional benefit and you will be able to propose other works to be included.
• have links to many repertoire resources and website links to wind band composers.
• be invited to participate in both regional and international WASBE conferences at which the world’s finest wind bands and ensembles may be heard, an extensive music industry exhibition may be visited, and lectures, workshops, master classes and panel discussions may be attended.

COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (April 19, 2021)

DANIEL D’ADAMO (1966)

NUITS-CASSATION
For 18th-century wind instruments

https://wasbe.org/nuits-cassation-for-18th-century-wind-instruments-by-daniel-dadamo-1966-argentina

#wasbe #compositionoftheweek #repertoire #windmusic #bandmusic #symphonicband #windensemble #CoW
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (April 12, 2021)

ARMANDO BAYOLO (1973)

LAST BREATHS
For Baritone and Wind Ensemble

https://wasbe.org/last-breaths-for…1973-puerto-rico

#wasbe #compositionoftheweek #repertoire #windmusic #bandmusic #symphonicband #windensemble #CoW
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (April 5, 2021)

PAUL HINDEMITH (1895 - 1963)

SYMPHONY in B-flat

https://wasbe.org/symphony-in-b-fl…ermany-1895-1963

#wasbe #compositionoftheweek #repertoire #windmusic #bandmusic #symphonicband #windensemble #CoW
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WASBE Worldwide Winds Video No. 11, April 2021 (Stéphane Delley, Switzerland) featuring a conversation with Swiss composer Blaise Héritier and their conversation about the piece "Silberen" by Swiss composer Oliver Waespi.
https://youtu.be/xLt_ttpe-cw

#wasbe #worldwidewinds
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (March 29, 2021)

VIET CUONG (1990)

BULL’S-EYE
for Chamber Winds

https://wasbe.org/bulls-eye-for-chamber-winds-by-viet-cuong-1990-usa

#wasbe #compositionoftheweek #repertoire #windmusic #bandmusic #symphonicband #windensemble #CoW
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (March 22, 2021)

NED ROREM (1923)

SINFONIA
for Fifteen Wind Instruments (with Optional Percussion and Piano)
https://wasbe.org/sinfonia-for-fif…d-rorem-usa-1923

#wasbe #compositionoftheweek #repertoire #windmusic #bandmusic #symphonicband #windensemble #CoW
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Members receive a host of benefits by joining the WASBE community, including:

  • Exclusive Access to the Member Directory

  • Electronic Magazine and Journal Editions

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