PRESS KIT
Introducing Minnesota Winds
Minnesota now has a professional concert band!
THE PROBLEM: Band is an essential entry point to music for tens of thousands of students across our state. But this art form only exists in the classroom which creates an opportunity gap we need to bridge.
THE SOLUTION: Founded by two former band students, Minnesota Winds is on a mission to embrace the dynamic energy and inclusive culture of school band and bring it to the professional level.
WHAT WE BELIEVE: All band kids deserve the opportunity to learn with and be inspired by professional musicians, composers, and conductors. Band alumni deserve a place where they can connect with each other in community and once again engage with their art form. And people who haven’t experienced band deserve the chance to discover it!
First preview concert—August 30
Join Minnesota Winds to cover our first preview concert in partnership with YourClassical Minnesota Public Radio as part of MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair! This eleven-member ensemble, conducted by Manny Laureano of the Minnesota Orchestra, has been called “Minnesota music royalty!”
Friday, August 30
1:30 - 2:20 p.m.
Dan Patch Stage
Minnesota State Fair
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Meagan Bachmayer
Co-founder & Executive Director
meagan@minnesotawinds.org
612-875-0686
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