Mission Statement

The Strafford Wind Symphony’s purpose is to provide opportunities for enhanced growth and life – long musical expression through challenging musical experiences for its members, musical educational assistance for younger musicians, and the performance of concerts aimed at entertaining a wide range of audiences, supporting the history and heritage of the American Community Band.

I would like to become a member of the Strafford Wind Symphony 

Please contact us regarding seat availability. swsgenmgr@gmail.com    All new prospects and those returning after an extended absence are required to audition.  The audition consists of being seated next to the section leader for up to two rehearsals.  During that time, the section leader will evaluate the player for acceptance and seating.  Following a meeting between the section leader, personnel manager and conductors, the applicant will be notified if they have been accepted and their seating position.

Applicants for student prospects must meet additional criteria.  Prior to being granted an audition, a student prospects must:

• be currently participating in his/her school’s music program,

• provide a letter of recommendation from his/her band director or private teacher,

• have attained all-state or district recognition on the instrument he/she will play.

How does the seating work?

Seating in the SWS will be at the discretion of the conductor.  There is no “best to worst” seating within sections.  Musicians will be seated in a way that the conductor feels will achieve the best overall sound.  The conductor may also re-arrange members within a section to maintain adequate sound balance.