"The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble is an adult symphonic band with musicians drawn from the greater Des Moines area. The ensemble was founded in 2002 by a group of central Iowa music educators under the leadership of Dr. Evan Feldman, who led the group until 2005. To this day, the ensemble maintains a strong contingent of educators, but membership has expanded to include musicians from a wide variety of musical backgrounds and occupations. The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization registered as a corporation the State of Iowa.
"The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble is a charitable fine arts organization dedicated to providing opportunities for listening to, and participating in, outstanding performances of wind band music. We do this by assembling musicians of advanced proficiency, performing concerts throughout the community, and reaching out to young and/or disadvantaged audiences."
- from The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble's home page
"Band Interests - Serve as a cultural resource by providing outstanding performances of quality wind music. - Provide an opportunity for its volunteer members to participate in a cultural service organization. - Provide an opportunity for musical expression and growth among musicians of advanced proficiency. - Continue the community concert band tradition as an important part of America's musical heritage."
- from The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble's Facebook page
From Jazzman Joe on video one's YouTube page: "THE CENTRAL IOWA WIND ENSEMBLE PRESENTED THEIR WINTER CONCERT AT SCOTTISH RITE CONSISTORY IN DESMOINES 3/4/18. GUEST VOCALISTS INCLUDED TAYLOR ANNE WEAVER 'OVER THE RAINBOW' & FRED GAZZO, 'EMBRACEABLE YOU & MOON RIVER'"
From Jazzman Joe on video two's YouTube page: "FINALE THEME FROM LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, 'ADVENTURES ON EARTH'... PLEASE NOTE *** MISSED 2# DUE TO A TECHNICAL PROBLEM."
"The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble is a charitable fine arts organization dedicated to providing opportunities for listening to, and participating in, outstanding performances of wind band music. We do this by assembling musicians of advanced proficiency, performing concerts throughout the community, and reaching out to young and/or disadvantaged audiences."
- from The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble's home page
"Band Interests - Serve as a cultural resource by providing outstanding performances of quality wind music. - Provide an opportunity for its volunteer members to participate in a cultural service organization. - Provide an opportunity for musical expression and growth among musicians of advanced proficiency. - Continue the community concert band tradition as an important part of America's musical heritage."
- from The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble's Facebook page
From Jazzman Joe on video one's YouTube page: "THE CENTRAL IOWA WIND ENSEMBLE PRESENTED THEIR WINTER CONCERT AT SCOTTISH RITE CONSISTORY IN DESMOINES 3/4/18. GUEST VOCALISTS INCLUDED TAYLOR ANNE WEAVER 'OVER THE RAINBOW' & FRED GAZZO, 'EMBRACEABLE YOU & MOON RIVER'"
From Jazzman Joe on video two's YouTube page: "FINALE THEME FROM LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, 'ADVENTURES ON EARTH'... PLEASE NOTE *** MISSED 2# DUE TO A TECHNICAL PROBLEM."
