Trumpeter John Reitz played in SBWS into his 101st year
Dawn A. Walker
Coming up soon! SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) summer concert will include several pieces from the American Folk Tradition in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
The concert will be held at The Holy Way Presbyterian Church, 4040 S Bilbray Ave., Tucson, AZ 85746. This is the home church of our music director, Jesus Jacquez, where he is also the music director. The concert will be July 18 at 3 p.m.
We are a no-audition ensemble and are especially looking for the following players: clarinet, bassoon 2, bari Sax, trombone 2 (Bass and 1st are covered), euphonium and timpani.
But we welcome all musicians of intermediate level and above. We rehearse Friday mornings in SaddleBrooke and Catalina. For more information, contact us at info@saddlebrookewindsandstrings.org.
SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) is a community wind ensemble based in SaddleBrooke. Started in 2013 with a small number of people in a household living room, the group has grown to the 40-50 piece ensemble you see today. It is dedicated to servicing musicians of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels while providing exceptional performances throughout SaddleBrooke and the greater Tucson area. Under the direction of Jesus Jacquez since 2023, the group performed concerts with colorful themes full of imagery and unique antics that other community ensembles and audiences do not have the opportunity to experience. SBWS performed alongside poetry readings, with concert pianists, in full costume on Halloween, alongside an entire choir, with dancers from the University of Arizona School of Dance, with a 100 year old trumpet soloist, and in various other unique settings. Regular audience members and fans of the band describe the performances as “unique and exceptionally entertaining” and the conductor as “energetic and fun to watch.” Learn more at Saddlebrookewindsandstrings.org.
When: Saturday, July 18, 3 p.m.
Where: The Holy Way Presbyterian Church, 4040 S Bilbray Ave, Tucson, AZ 85746
Free