UTEP Wind Symphony
The Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é of Texas at El Paso Wind Symphony is renowned for its excellence in performance and dedication to advancing the wind band medium. The UTEP Wind Symphony boasts a celebrated history of recordings. Its nineteenth commercial release, Stages, was released in 2024 on the Klavier Records label. As the premiere wind band at America’s leading Hispanic-serving institution, the ensemble regularly commissions, performs, and records music by Mexican-heritage composers. UTEP annually hosts a high school honor band and a wind ensemble festival, all featuring world-renowned music educators. Its music education initiatives include the From the Beginning project, which emphasizes artistry and expression in music for young bands. UTEP alumni hold positions with America’s premier military bands and serve as exemplary music educators nationwide.
The ensemble meets four times a week both during the fall and spring semesters with placement auditions taking place during the beginning of each semester. The ensemble is conducted by Dr. Andrew Hunter.
Wind symphony recordings can found here: Recordings
UTEP Wind Symphony
Flutes
(L-R) Johanna Romero, Javier Marquez, Brianna Hernandez, Karen Carrillo
Oboes
(L-R) Gianni Fragoso, Belanna Castillo, Katherine Lundy
Bassoons
(L-R) Noah Aguilar, Juan Ramirez, Claudio Padilla (not pictured)
Clarinets
(L-R) Michael Garcia-Rivera, Diego Esquivel, Litzi Salas, Jarren Saenz, Alondra Royval, Ray Martinez, Jesse Hernandez, Eduardo Granados, Albert Valles, Erick Rios, Conrad Salazar
Saxophones
(L-R) Aaron Bailey, Carlos Gutierrez, Jacob Bernal, Carlos Garcia
Trumpets
(L-R) Nikolas Olsen, Adrian Luna, Andrew Freeman, Irais Soto, Edwin Martinez, Jesus Escobar, Dominick Rojas
Horns
(L-R) Logan jones, Maile Palmer, Coleman Spears, Shelby Rodriguez, Adam Rosskopf
Trombones
(L-R) Judith Olivas, Jacob Ramos, Arabella Ramirez, Angel Ortega
Euphoniums
(L-R) Kiki Lopez, Joshua Richardson
Tubas
(L-R) Derrick Roberts, Micah Carrasco, Angel Galvez, Luis Olivas
Percussion
(L-R) Jose-Angel Rivas, Christopher Lucero, Jacob Ocampo, Serena Sanchez, Israel Vasquez, Jacob Melendez
String Bass
Chantal Barrera, Mason Mendoza
Piano
Cristina Melendez-Rascon
Harp
Anna Hamrick
Conductor
Dr. Andrew Hunter
