Antigua Winds is a manufacturer of woodwind and brass instruments, including saxophones, clarinets, trumpets, flutes, and musical instrument accessories. It was founded in 1991 by musician and educator Fred Hoey in San Antonio, Texas. Antigua Winds specializes in both professional and student instruments.
In 2018, St. Louis Music secured exclusive North American distribution rights for Antigua Winds.[1]
Antigua Winds first began as a saxophone manufacturer. Antigua saxophones include the student Antigua VOSI series, intermediate Antigua series, and professional Antigua Pro - Power Bell Series. Antigua cooperated with Peter Ponzol[2] in 2011 for the Pro-One Saxophones.[3]
The Antigua-Backun clarinet is the latest addition to the range of instruments offered by Antigua Winds and Backun Musical Services.[4] It was on the list “The Top 50 Band Standouts” on Music Inc. Magazine in March 2012.[5]