About Us

The Paloma Winds formed in 2006 as the quintet-in-residence at Music From Greer, a summer music festival in the beautiful White Mountains of Arizona. All five ensemble members are active in the Tucson community as orchestral performers, chamber musicians, and teachers. Although their repertoire spans from the Renaissance to Classical to American popular music, the Paloma Winds share a particular interest in exploring the works of contemporary composers. The quintet was invited to play a full recital program at the 2010 Conference of the International Double Reed Society in Norman, Oklahoma. In 2008, the Paloma Winds had the unique opportunity of performing at Arcosanti, an experimental cultural site in the Arizona desert. The ensemble has also appeared on various chamber music series throughout Southern Arizona, including the St. Andrew's Bach Society, St. Philips in the Hills Summer Concerts, and Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts. In 2006, the Paloma Winds was pleased to give the world-premiere performance of Pastorales, a quintet by Tucson composer Jay Vosk. The Paloma Winds have been featured on a recent broadcast of KUAT radio. 

Performances

• St. Philips in the Hills
• Vista de la Montana Music Series
• July 23-25, 2010
• IDRS: June 24, 2010
• July, 2009
• Pima Community College