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Orpheus Winds

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Orpheus Winds is the faculty woodwind quintet at Brigham Young University (BYU).[1]

History

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Orpheus Winds was formed in the 1970s at Brigham Young University by one of its charter members, Glenn Willams, a BYU music professor.[1][2] The ensemble is one of the most renowned woodwind quintets in Western North America. The ensemble performs nationally and internationally including tours in Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Brazil.[1] They regularly perform at BYU in the Franklin S. Harris Fine Arts Center. The ensemble does not have a director and members of the ensemble choose pieces of music to perform.[1]

Members

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The members include professors at the BYU School of Music April Clayton (flute), Geralyn Giovannetti (oboe), Brian Blanchard (horn), Jaren Hinckley (clarinet), Christian Smith (bassoon).[3][4][5]

Sources

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  1. ^ a b c d Perry, Steven Kapp. "Orpheus Winds: Albert Roussel and Richard Faith". Highway 89. BYU Radio. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Glenn Robert Williams". Deseret News. Deseret News Publishing Company. December 26, 2002. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  3. ^ Perry, Steven Kapp (February 15, 2014). "Orpheus Winds: It's not over until you play Poulenc". Highway 89. BYU Radio. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  4. ^ "BYU's Sundance Trio to present free concert". Utah State University Eastern. Utah State University. April 21, 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  5. ^ Turley, Heather A. (March 8, 2010). "The Sundance Trio brings a modern feel to an exceptional repertoire". The Re.vu. Utah Valley University. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
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