Rampart Winds is the dedicated woodwind
quintet of The United States Air Force Academy Band. World-class
performers and world-class repertoire make Rampart Winds an extremely
effective and entertaining example of Air Force excellence. Each
member brings a vast wealth of musical knowledge, having performed
in numerous orchestras and music festivals in cities across the
nation. These locations include Washington D.C., New York, Denver,
Las Vegas, Chicago, Seattle, and Aspen, Colorado. By performing
original woodwind quintet compositions, ingenious arrangements
of classical works, patriotic pieces, and popular music from a
diverse variety of ethnic origins, Rampart Winds superbly supports
its missions of community relations, educational outreach, and
Air Force recruiting. This highly-polished ensemble is a “first
call” for diplomatic and military protocol support events
throughout the country such as the Summit of Eight Conferences’
“First Ladies’ Dinner” hosted by former President
Clinton in Denver, Colorado, and the opening of the D-Day Museum
in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rampart Winds’ engaging approach
to clinics and workshops makes it a favorite in academic circles.
Thousands more university, college, and high school students have
benefited from its master classes. Among music professionals,
Rampart Winds’ artistry is highly regarded. In recent years,
Rampart Winds was featured at the International Double Reed Society
Convention and on national broadcasts on National Public Radio
and the Public Broadcasting System.
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