Peachtree Symphonic Winds, Inc. was formed in 2004 as a professional non-profit music ensembles organization for Atlanta area community musicians.
Our member organizations include a band and wind ensemble, chamber winds quintet, and jazz group.
We are a first-class music ensemble for North Georgia area musicians. PSW is dedicated to the performance of standard as well as new works for the band and chamber ensemble. Its membership includes community and professional musicians from throughout the North Georgia area. All members are selected through open auditions throughout the year as vacancies occur.
Click here to request an audition ...we are currently in need of serious musicians with Peachtree Symphonic Winds:
All interested musicians should inquire, but our immediate needs are trumpet and bassoon.
Peachtree Symphonic Winds, Inc. is a first-class music ensemble organization for North Georgia area musicians. We are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt.
For more information or to receive our newsletter, please contact us by clicking here or the "Contact" link below.
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I know you have all been anxiously awaiting our 2010-2011 season schedule, so mark your calendars now! There is something here for everyone.
September 24-26 - Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka
St Thomas More Catholic Church,
Thursday, October 21 - Symphonic Treasures!
Christ the King Lutheran Church
Thursday, December 9 - Home for the Holidays!
Holy Cross Catholic Church
February 11-13 and 18-20 2011 - Musical TBA*!
March 3 - Lawrenceville Coop Benefit
Mckendree Methodist Church
May 22 - Greenwood Arts Festival
First Baptist Church, Greenwood SC
May 26 - A Patriotic Celebration!
Click on any event above for directions!
*This musical has been chosen, but we are not allowed to advertise for it yet.
Thanks to all who supported us last year, We look forward to seeing everyone during this exciting season!
Our Director and Founder
G. Allen Barbee earned a Master of Music degree from DePaul University in Chicago under the performance studies of Robert Morgan, Gladys Elliot, and Ray Still on oboe and English horn plus conducting with Donald DeRoche and Meng Kong-Tham. While there he founded and directed the Belden Consort, a professional chamber music ensemble, and was Assistant Conductor of the Chicago Philharmonia. Allen earned his Bachelor of Music degree from Furman University in Greenville, SC while studying woodwinds and conducting under Kurt Studier, Robert Chesebro, Dan Ellis, and Jay Bocook. During this time he was Director of Woodwinds for the Furman Music Camp and soloist with the Furman Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. Other influential music teachers have included John Mack, Larry Combs, Donald Peck, Joseph Robinson, and Judith LeClair. A recipient of numerous rewards and recognitions, Allen also holds an honorary PhD in Education.
Allen is Music Director and Conductor of Peachtree Symphonic Winds. His college music faculty teaching experiences have included North Georgia College and State University, Toccoa Falls College, and Georgia Perimeter College in woodwinds, music education, and music technology. Allen has also performed on stage with such notable entertainers as Ben Vereen, Bobby Vinton, and Diana Degarmo.
A regular musician at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville and Atlanta Lyric Theatre in Marietta, Allen is also the current musical production conductor at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Atlanta and St. Thomas More School in Decatur. He has adjudicated and conducted extensively in the southeast, as well as performed with many professional orchestras including Atlanta Pops, Charleston, Greenville, South Carolina Philharmonic, Charlotte, DeKalb, Columbus, Cobb, Rome, Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, Chicago Philharmonia, Atlanta Wind Symphony, and throughout Europe and Japan. Allen holds memberships in the Atlanta Federation of Musicians, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Music Educators National Conference, and the Georgia Music Educators Association.
Peachtree Symphonic Winds
2593 Donald Court
Duluth, GA 30096
Phone: 678-965-9857
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director_peachtreewinds.org
Sponsorship and Donations - 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
We hope you will consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Peachtree Symphonic Winds. PSW depends heavily on grants from local and state government. Donations from businesses and individuals are necessary to continue entertaining our community, and mentoring our youth.
$50.00-$99.00 - Musicians Chair (Gets a sponsor listing in programs for season)
$100.99 - $199.00 - Section Leaders chair (Gets a 1/4 page/business card sized ad for the season)
$200.00 - $499.00 - soloist (Gets a 1/2 page ad for the year)
$500.00 and up - Director (Gets a full page ad)
All donations of any amount are thankfully appreciated!
Mailing address for donations:
2593 Donald Ct, Duluth, GA 30096
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FLUTES
Bartholow, Lisa *
Wilson, Nancy *
Scherr, Paul *
Leal, Patty
Torbert, Julia *
Thompson, Jennifer *
Burke, Laura
DOUBLE REEDS
Kavanagh, Jean (Oboe)
Schwartz, Linda (Oboe)
Deal, Carl (Bassoon)
Hoiriis, Levi (Bassoon)
Hydo, Aaron (Bassoon) *
CLARINETS
Corbin, Laurie
Norris, Amy
Totten, Kelly *
Parsons, John
Fogle, Michael *
Davis, Wayne
Gordon, Christa
Csuka, Bill *
Melton, Gayle
Jones, Kim
Akridge, Terry (Alto) *
Weiler, Liz (Bass) *
Bongiovanni, Barbaraann (Bass)
Palmer, Leah (Bass)
SAXOPHONES
Hutchinson-Norris, Carlene (Alto)
Kemp, Bob (Alto) *
Laurie Beggs (Tenor) *
Gordon, Tom (Bari)
Beckham, Blake (Bari) (SHS)
* - Founding PSW Member
SHS Shiloh High School Student
TRUMPETS
Jones, Scott *
Maddox, Jeff *
Bader, Joe
Stratton, Sally *
Pilson, Andrew
Peterson, Patrick *
Groeninger, John *
Ackerman, Mike *
Skandera, Marie
OBrien, Joe
Bubenheim, Gary *
OBrien, Cassandra (SHS)
TROMBONES
Wilson, Mike *
Schwartz, Bob *
McGuire, Pete
Castleberry, Raymond *
LOW BRASS
Bowlsby, Buddy (Euphonium) *
McDonald, John (Euphonium) *
Garner, Chase (Tuba)
Ashlaw, Alvin (Tuba)
Ashlaw Jr, Alvin (Tuba)
Weiler, Brady (Tuba)
STRING BASS
Richardson, Justin (SHS)
PERCUSSION
Jennings Jr, Eddie
Almeroth, Tim *
Kittell, Jonathan
Akridge, Dale
Bromell, Lauren (SHS)
Scott, Kenyanus (SHS)
Bartholow, Tim *
Biering, Mark *
Atcheson, Dick *
FRENCH HORNS
Norris, Adrian
Castleberry, Karen *
King, Mark
Davidson, Andrew
Brome, Joshua (SHS)
Peachtree Band of Jazz
A non-profit volunteer ensemble that plays a diverse repertoire of jazz music - Latin jazz, funk, swing, progressive jazz, and even a few jazz-based movie and TV show themes.
Director, Peachtree Band of Jazz
Raymond Castleberry is the Music Director of Peachtree Band of Jazz and Director of Bands at Youth Middle School in Loganville, GA. Mr. Castleberry earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Music Education from The University of Georgia where he was a member of the UGA Redcoat Band, UGA Men's Glee Club, and various other musical ensembles
While attending UGA, Mr. Castleberry studied conducting with Dwight Satterwhite, Mark Cedel, and Yoel Levi, then Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Castleberry lives near Athens with his wife, Karen, and daughters, Emma and Ava. Raymond and Karen are members of several performing ensembles in the Atlanta area.
A wind chamber ensemble made up of musicians from area professional orchestras, Peachtree Consort is dedicated to the education and performance of the wind chamber music repertoire.
Concerts consist of classical and contemporary works of varying styles and sizes. Peachtree Consort members have extensive backgrounds and experiences in the history and performance standards of the chamber wind repertoire and its instruments.
Click here for more information about the Peachtree consort.
Click here for more information about the Peachtree Band of Jazz!
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