Lone Star Youth Winds Coordinator Jennifer Brenkus spoke with composer Julie Giroux to gather some facts about her life and musical upbringing. Julie Giroux joins the Lone Star Youth Winds on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Moody Performance Hall in Dallas. Julie is an accomplished horn and piano performer who began playing the piano at… Read More
Spenser Liszt (SL) talks with our very own Joey Resendez (JR) about the saxophone, the upcoming Lone Star Wind Orchestra concert, and his most memorable LSWO experiences. SL: Where are you from and how long have you been playing saxophone? JR: Like most, I started playing saxophone in the 6th grade. So, 26 years. Saxophone was… Read More
“There is not much I find more gratifying than to see a former student succeed, especially when the sacrifice and commitment are so great and ongoing. Congratulations, Garrett Lindholm, on winning the trumpet audition for the Lansing Symphony Orchestra!” – Frank Troyka Garrett holds a B.M. from Southern Methodist University and currently attends The Cleveland Institute of Music… Read More
We are excited to feature our percussion section during Nathan Daughtrey’s “Black Rainbow” on March 26th at Dallas City Performance Hall for our final concert of the season! Featured percussionists include Megan Von Dreau, Andy Eldridge, Brandon Kelly, John Moran, Rich Bono, and Mai Hessel. Read More
Richardson, TX native Jacob Muzquiz graduated from Berkner High School and Texas A&M University-Commerce with a Bachelor’s degree in Music where he studied with Jimmy Clark (Principal Trombone, Dallas Opera/Dallas Winds) and Chris Oliver (Associate Principal, Dallas Symphony.) He is currently finishing his Master’s degree in Trombone Performance at Southern Methodist University under the instruction… Read More
The Dallas Arts District Foundation announced Tuesday the fourteen local arts and cultural organizations receiving $24,500 in grants including the Lone Star Wind Orchestra. “There is something for everyone in 2017,” says Dallas Arts District Executive Director, Lily Weiss. “One of the most important efforts of the Dallas Arts District is to award grants that enhance and… Read More
Please help us welcome new members: Eric Hessel – Horn Mai Tadokoro Hessel – Percussion Kathryn Haun – Oboe and English Horn Mike Korson – Saxophone Rich Bono – Percussion Rachel Braun – Bassoon Our new members are prominent performers, educators, and music advocates throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and we are very proud of their commitment to the community and… Read More
Lone Star Wind Orchestra is taking part in North Texas Giving Day! On September 22, 2016, every donation of $25 and above will be multiplied. Get the most out of your donation to LSWO. And please join us for a special North Texas Giving Day event at Times Ten Cellars (6324 Prospect Avenue, Dallas TX… Read More
The Lone Star Wind Orchestra (LSWO) is teaming up with Operation Kindness to bring you a concert filled with music about the animals we all love – from dogs to cats to the creatures of the jungle! Join the LSWO and Operation Kindness on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at the Eisemann Center… Read More
The air is chilly, the presents are wrapped and the family is all together. That can only mean one thing – it’s time to celebrate the holidays with the Lone Star Wind Orchestra (LSWO)! Join the LSWO, under the direction of Eugene Migliaro Corporon, as they present Parade of the Toys: A Holiday Concert at the Dallas… Read More