Orpheus Winds Explained

Orpheus Winds is the faculty woodwind quintet at Brigham Young University (BYU).[1]

History

Orpheus Winds was formed in the 1970s at Brigham Young University by one of its charter members, Glenn Willams, a BYU music professor.[2] The ensemble is one of the most renowned woodwind quintets in Western North America. The ensemble performs nationally and internationally including tours in Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Brazil. They regularly perform at BYU in the Franklin S. Harris Fine Arts Center. The ensemble does not have a director and members of the ensemble choose pieces of music to perform.

Members

The members include professors at the BYU School of Music April Clayton (flute), Geralyn Giovannetti (oboe), Brian Blanchard (horn), Jaren Hinckley (clarinet), Christian Smith (bassoon).[3] [4] [5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Perry . Steven Kapp . Orpheus Winds: Albert Roussel and Richard Faith . Highway 89 . BYU Radio . 12 September 2019.
  2. News: Glenn Robert Williams . 12 September 2019 . Deseret News . Deseret News Publishing Company . December 26, 2002.
  3. Web site: Perry . Steven Kapp . Orpheus Winds: It's not over until you play Poulenc . Highway 89 . BYU Radio . 12 September 2019 . February 15, 2014.
  4. News: BYU's Sundance Trio to present free concert . 12 September 2019 . Utah State University Eastern . Utah State University . April 21, 2017.
  5. News: Turley . Heather A. . The Sundance Trio brings a modern feel to an exceptional repertoire . 12 September 2019 . The Re.vu . Utah Valley University . March 8, 2010.