Conductor | Pete Nowlen

Led by UC Davis Concert Band Director, Pete Nowlen, the CYS Wind Symphony performs a mix of wind classics, orchestral transcriptions and exciting new repertoire for advanced wind ensemble. Recent performances have included works of Bernstein, Maslanka, Hisaishi, Marquez and Chen Yi, and new works of Shuying Li, Asha Srinivasan, Yan Pang and Soo-Hyun Park. The Wind Symphony provides advanced woodwind, brass and percussion players with a highly focused, professional training and ensemble experience. The newly inaugurated Wind Symphony Solo Competition provides members with the opportunity to solo with the band.

Performances
The CYS Wind Symphony performs at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center and Cañada College in Redwood City, and is currently expanding its performance schedule in other parts of the Bay Area. Please visit our Events page find out their upcoming performances.

Rehearsals
Sundays: 9:30 Calltime, Rehearsal 9:45 - 11:45 AM
Rehearsal schedule changes are at the discretion of the Director

Tuition Assistance
CYS offers need-based tuition assistance for musicians of all ensembles. Please view the Auditions page under "For Musicians" above for the application and deadline information.