The East Texas Chamber Winds (ETCW) is a non-profit Texas ensemble dedicated to the accurate performance of harmoniemusik. The ETCW’s premiere concert took place in San Augustine, TX at the First United Methodist Church in the summer of 2016, conducted by Roy McLerran. Members of the ETCW are all either current students or recent graduates of the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music in Nacogdoches, TX.
Since its premiere concert, the ETCW have returned to the First United Methodist Church three more times, performed five additional concerts at the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music, participated in the 2018 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Music Showcase series in San Antonio, TX, and provided the musical entertainment for the Gilbert I. Low Excellence in Education Awards Gala (San Augustine, TX) in both 2018 and 2019. In January 2019, the ETCW performed the world premiere of “Mountain Songs” by Jack Wilds at historic Mast hall in downtown Nacogdoches, TX as part of their winter concert series. At the request of their attendees, the ETCW returned to Mast Hall again January 2020 for the 4th annual winter concert.
After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ETCW returned to the stage for the summer 2021 concert at Naca Valley Vineyard where they celebrated their fifth anniversary with Mozart’s complete “gran partita” to a record audience turnout. The ensemble is excited to put on their sixth annual summer concert in June 2022 at Millard’s Crossing in Nacogdoches, TX!
In keeping with the ETCW mission of “music for the sake of music,” admission to the concert will be free and open to all ages. Therefore, in order to make this event happen, we need the support of the music-loving community. Donations will be used to rent the rehearsal and performance spaces, for live-streaming services, to make concert programs, to rent tables and chairs, and to purchase refreshments for after the performance. We thank you in advance for any amount that you decide to contribute.