Peachtree Symphonic Winds, Inc. was formed in 2004 as a professional non-profit, 501(c)(3), music ensemble for Atlanta area musicians. PSW is dedicated to the performance of standard as well as new works for the band and chamber ensemble. Its volunteer membership includes community and professional musicians from throughout the metro-Atlanta area.
All members are selected through open auditions throughout the year as vacancies occur. Other member organizations include the Peachtree Consort chamber music ensemble, and the Peachtree Band of Jazz.
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All interested musicians should inquire, but our immediate needs are Clarinet, 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.
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Our Next Concert
2011-2012 Season
September 22-Oct 2, 2011 - Oliver
St Thomas More Catholic Church
Saturday, October 15 - Broadway Spectacular!
Christ the King Lutheran Church
Thursday, December 15 - Home for the Holidays!
Holy Cross Catholic Church
February 3-12, 2012 - Big, The Musical
Friday, March 16, 2012 - Children's Concert
St. Martin's Episcopal School
Thursday, March 29 - Lawrenceville Coop Benefit
McKendree United Methodist Church
Friday, May 18 - A Patriotic Celebration!
Our Director and Founder
G. Allen Barbee is the founding Music Director and Conductor of Peachtree Symphonic Winds. He 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 currently on faculty at St. Martins Episcopal School in Atlanta as Instrumental Music Director, and is the Minister of Music at Faith United Methodist Church in Smyrna. 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.
The current musical production conductor at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Atlanta and St. Thomas More School in Decatur, Allen has also been a regular musician at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville and Atlanta Lyric Theatre in Marietta. 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, International Double Reed Society, Music Educators National Conference, and the Georgia Music Educators Association. Allen lives in Marietta with his sons, Donald and Casey.
Peachtree Symphonic Winds
Contact us:
peachtreewinds_yahoo.com
Sponsorship and Donations - 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Peachtree Symphonic Winds invites you to help support its musical endeavors by making a donation or becoming a PSW Sponsor. PSW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and all donations are fully tax deductible. Donated funds and sponsorships underwrite the cost of equipment, instruments, music and facilities fees incurred for public performances.
Director: $ 500 and up
Includes a full page advertisement for one year in our concert programs and listing on the program sponsor page.
Soloist: $200-$499
Includes a 1/2 page advertisement for one year in our concert programs and listing on the program sponsor page.
Section Leader: $100-$199
Includes a 1/4 page advertisement for one year in our concert programs and listing on the program sponsor page.
Musician: $50-$99
Includes a one-year listing on the program sponsor page.
All donations of any amount are thankfully appreciated!
Click here to contact us about becoming a sponsor!
SponsorshipForm_v1.pdf
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
FRENCH HORNS
Norris, Adrian
Castleberry, Karen *
King, Mark
Davidson, Andrew
Brome, Joshua (SHS)
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 *
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 to send an email for more information about the Peachtree Consort.
Click here for more information about the Peachtree Band of Jazz!
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