The Metropolitan Winds was founded in 1993. Our usual repertoire is widely varied as we endeavor to
present balanced programs that have a two-fold objective: to entertain as well as enlighten and educate
our audiences. Concert selections have run the gamut from "serious" band literature to "big" orchestral
transcriptions as well as military band standards, light classical favorites and popular favorites from stage
and screen.
Metropolitan Winds endeavors to enhance the sense of community and foster music appreciation in the
area through regular performances of the world's great music, and to provide area musicians the
opportunity to collaborate with other capable musicians.
Metropolitan Winds performs many proprietary transcriptions and arrangements unavailable to other
wind ensembles. Metropolitan Winds is now entering its 30th season in Dallas. Non-profit status was
granted by the IRS in 1995. The group is membership by audition only and has approximately 60
volunteer members.
General funding for our 2023/2024 concert season. Metropolitan Winds is seeking assistance to fund a minimum of three (3) concerts. These concerts will include our 30th Anniversary celebratory concert with former artistic directors participating in the program. Funding is needed to cover expenses for: performance hall rental, acquisition of program materials (music), guest artist fees and increased marketing endeavors.
Making Music Matter by enhancing the North Texas cultural quality of life, promoting and performing great wind band music. These performances help to enrich, educate, and entertain the public with a special emphasis on providing young, talented, aspiring student artists opportunities to perform as soloists with a first-class wind ensemble.
We believe in and stand for values of inclusion, equity and justice. We welcome all people and recognize the rights of individuals to live their lives with dignity, free of discrimination based on their faith, race or national origins.
Organization name
Metropolitan Winds
Causes
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
55 Masland Circle