Under the artistic baton of conductor, Jon Gomez, the Arizona Wind symphony is a 90-piece concert band comprised of gifted musicians who graciously volunteer their time and talent to enrich the cultural landscape of the Phoenix Valley in the world-class Tempe Center for the Arts.

Around the World in 80 Minutes | A Musical Tour Across the Continents
November 20, 2025 | 7:00 pm

Arizona Wind Symphony celebrates its 25th season with “Around |the World in 80 Minutes | A Musical Tour Across the Continents” with the world-class trumpetist, Joe Burgstaller. Travel with the Arizona Wind Symphony and experience the spectacular musical journey that includes Strauss’s "Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare," Copland’s "Appalachian Spring," Texidor’s "Amparito Roca," Chance’s "Variations on a Korean Folk Song," Giroux’s "Italian Rhapsody," and Respighi’s "Appian Way from the Pines of Rome". Also included are special guest performers that will leave the audience moved beyond measure. Make plans today to attend this must-see concert!

Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue | Marvelous Music Fitting for a Revered Rhyme
February 5, 2026 | 7:00 pm

Arizona Wind Symphony celebrates its 25th season with “Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue | Marvelous Music Fitting for a Revered Rhyme” with the incredible and internationally acclaimed Irish Pianist, Cathal Breslin. Musical highlights include a premiere performance composed by the eminent composer, Michael Markowski, Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue," Shostakovich’s "Galop," Bennett’s "Suite of Old American Dances," W.C. Handy’s "Beale Street Blues," and electrifying new music by Jonathan Bartz, and Brian Balmages. Make plans to attend an evening that promises to be impressive and exciting!

Colorful Collections | The Many Moods of Color
March 26, 2026 | 7:00 pm

Arizona Wind Symphony celebrates its 25th season with “Colorful Collections | The Many Moods of Color” with one of history’s most celebrated tuba soloists, Patrick Sheridan. Musical highlights include "Sway y Sting (Flight of the Bumblebee)," a stunning Sheridan arrangement of "Pure Imagination" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "Verdi’s Dies Irae from Requiem," a marvelous Mancini medley including "Pink Panther," Anderson’s "The Irish Washerwoman," From the “Irish Suite," Sousa’s "The Stars and Stripes Forever," and more. Experience the pure joy of how colorful music evokes a rainbow of beautiful feelings throughout the night and beyond!

Festivities | The Grand Finale of the 25th Season
May 7, 2026 | 7:00 pm

Arizona Wind Symphony welcomes you to celebrate the close of 25th season with “Festivities | The Grand Finale of the 25th Season” with distinguished flutist and winner of the Arizona Wind Symphony Soloist Competition, Robert Heiligenberg. Musical highlights include outstanding repertoire from prominent composers, including Nelson’s "Sonoran Desert Holiday," "Hazo’s Solas Ane," Chaminade’s "Concertino," Bernstein’s "Mambo," Sheldon’s "Rhapsodic Celebration," Grainger’s "Spoon River," and Tchaikovsky’s "1812 Overture". Consider this the closing ceremonies of a fantastic 25th season celebration!