Dawn A. Walker
We are a no-audition ensemble and are especially looking for bassoon, trumpet, horn, euphonium, tuba, and percussion players, but welcome all musicians of intermediate level and above. We rehearse Friday mornings in SaddleBrooke and Catalina. For more information, contact us at: info@saddlebrookewindsandstrings.org.
After our April concert at Desert View Performing Arts Center, we will observe a two-week break from rehearsals, then begin practicing a new set of pieces for a July concert. Venue, date and time to be determined.
SaddleBrooke winds and strings (SBWS) is a community wind ensemble based in SaddleBrooke. Started in 2013 with a small number of people in a household living room, the group has grown to the 40 to 50- piece ensemble you see today. It is dedicated to servicing musicians of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels while providing exceptional performances throughout SaddleBrooke and the greater Tucson area. Under the direction of Jesus Jacquez since 2023, the group performed concerts with colorful themes full of imagery and unique antics that other community ensembles and audiences do not have the opportunity to experience. SBWS performed alongside poetry readings, with concert pianists, in full costume on Halloween, alongside an entire choir, with dancers from the University of Arizona School of Dance, with a 100 year old trumpet soloist, and in various other unique settings. Regular audience members and fans of the band describe the performances as “unique and exceptionally entertaining” and the conductor as “energetic and fun to watch.” Learn more at saddlebrookewindsandstrings.org.