Orpheus Winds

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.[1][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.[1] 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.[1]

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]

Sources

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

External links

• Encore Arts Management entry on Orpheus Winds