30  years of musical excellence.

The West Michigan Concert WINDS  celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2009!  This volunteer organization of approximately 80 musicians from Muskegon and surrounding Michigan communities performs symphonic band repertoire in concerts throughout West Michigan. We hope you will consider joining us as a performer, as an audience member, or as a financial supporter.

February 28    Winners and WINDS Concert
March 14    Motor City Festival of Bands
May 2   May I Have This Dance Concert

Gail A. Brechting

Conductor and Music Director

Mrs. Brechting is in her fourteenth year as the conductor and music director of the West Michigan Concert WINDS.
Under her direction, the WINDS performed at the 2005 National Convention of the Association of Concert Bands in Quincy, IL - as well as became the 2005 recipient of the Sudler Silver Scroll, an international award recognizing excellence in adult community bands, administered by the John Philip Sousa Foundation.

Association of Concert Bands 2011 Convention

May 11 - 15, 2011

The highlight of the year for the Association of Concert Bands is their annual convention. In April of 2009, they met in Houston, Texas for the 31st annual convention. The 32nd annual convention is scheduled this April in Texas hosted by the Plano Community Band. 

The WINDS have the honor to host this national festival - the 33rd annual convention - in beautiful downtown Muskegon at the historic Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts. 

Learn more about the festival!