Community – Minnesota Symphonic Winds

In Memoriam: Jim Blood (1932-2022)

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022

Charter MSW member James Arthur “Jim” Blood passed away on May 24, 2022 at the age of 89. Jim was a consummate musician who played at an incredibly high level. A valuable and consistent presence in the Minnesota Symphonic Winds for nearly 45 years, he…

Bill Webb wins National Award

September 1, 2022September 19, 2022

We’d like to offer our heartfelt congratulations to our Associate Conductor Emeritus, Bill Webb. This past summer the NFHS (National Federation of High Schools) honored Bill with the 2021 National Citation for Music at their convention in San Antonio, Texas. The Minnesota State High School…