Our Mission & vision

 
 

Appalachia Winds delivers dynamic performances encompassing the breadth of symphonic wind band repertoire while providing networking and music education opportunities for early-professional musicians across the Southeast.

Since 2019, Appalachia Winds, which started as “Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony,” strives to be recognized as one of the region's preeminent symphonic wind programs and essential contributor to our local arts community by:

  • Creatively pushing the boundaries of our medium through innovative, diverse, and inclusive programming

  • Providing opportunities for early-professional musicians to grow and develop as citizen artists

  • Partnering with local band programs to cultivate the next generation of wind musicians

  • Centering the needs of our membership and community as we build the infrastructure necessary to support our mission for years to come

Appalachia is primarily based in York County, South Carolina where we enjoy presenting musical programs in a variety of spaces, collaborating with local school music programs, and sharing in community-based music making.

Appalachia member, Kyle Jones, leads a saxophone sectional at the KSO Summer Camp

Ensemble members not only have the chance to perform rewarding music and connect with peers, Appalachia also provides leadership opportunities through Section Leader roles and roles within our Musician’s Advisory Council. Additionally, beginning in summer, 2022, Appalachia began partnering with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra to create a “Wind Ensemble” summer camp for Knoxville area middle and high school students. Appalachia personnel lead rehearsals, sectionals, and lessons throughout the week, training up the next generation of musicians.

If you love wind band music, want to make connections with young musicians from other colleges across the south, and want to perform rigorous, rewarding music, we would love for you to join us! Email appalachiasws@gmail.com with your information and we will be in touch with future opportunities.

 

Previously Represented Colleges and Universities

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

University of Alabama

University of Georgia

University of Kansas

University of Oklahoma

University of South Alabama

University of South Carolina

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of West Georgia

Vanderbilt University

Virginia Tech University

Wake Technical Community College

West Chester University

Western Carolina University

Western Kentucky University

West Virginia University

Winthrop University

Appalachian State University

Ball State University

Belmont University

Berry College

Chattanooga State Community College

Columbus State University

Eastern Tennessee State University

Florida State University

Furman University

George Mason University

High Point University

James Madison University

Lee University 

Mississippi State University

Oberlin Conservatory of Music

Radford University

Southern Wesleyan University

The University of Michigan

 

Ways to Support us:

  • Come to our concerts and support us through your presence!

  • Be a Host Home for our personnel when we’re in your city

  • E-mail us directly (appalachiasws@gmail.com) to discuss how you or your business can become a sponsor

  • Donate to us monetarily! Appalachia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so your gift is tax deductible!

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Ways to get involved

  • If you are interested in performing with, or volunteering at an Appalachian weekend in our current season, e-mail us at appalachiasws@gmail.com for more information or go to our “Participate” page for further information!