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We are proudly announcing the 15th season of the Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds ! We will again be having soloists for each concert, and our conductor, Dr. William Schlacks, will be talking with the audience a half-hour before each of the concerts about the program. Our Board of Directors have been meeting to plan an outstanding MVSW concert season, and we urge you to be a part of this exciting new year.

We are also a 501 C.3. tax-exempt, non-profit organization, so your very kind donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Our musical ensemble is a collection of outstanding professional and amateur musicians from Southeastern Ohio who are gathered to perform a wide spectrum of wind and percussion literature ranging from the works of the great composers through the twentieth century compositions for the wind band to selections from the Broadway stage.

The Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds is based at Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio.

The 15th season has been aided by a grant from the Ohio Arts Council.

Concert Tickets: Adult - $7.00 Student - $5.00 Child under five - free

Organization Mission

The mission of the Muskingum Symphonic Winds (MVSW) is:

  1. To contribute positively to the musical environment of the area it servers.
  2. To provice a vehicle for the musical education and englightenment for persons of all ages throughout the community.
  3. To provide an opportunity for individual musical expression and growth through this organization.
  4. To provide an opportunity for muicians to maintain and improve proficiency.
  5. To reaffirm the community concert ensemble position in American music.

Organization History

1993 - Muskingum Valley Symphonic Wings was founded when the Muskingum Valley Community band (est. 1986) was converted to a semi-professional organization with patrons.

2004-2005 concert season - Director, Dr. William Schlacks, initiated 30 minutes, pre-concert chats called "Concert Talk." These talks provide a time of discussion between the conductor and guest artist as well as an opportunity for the audience to dialog with and ask questiosn of the director and guest artist regarding the music which will be played during the particular concert.

2005 - MVSW granted 501.c.3. status with the expectation of enhancing fund raising through corporate sponsors.

2006-2007 - MVSW continues its 14th regular concert season of at least 3 concerts per season.

December 2006 - MVSW, in collaboration with the Muskingum College Wind & Percussion Ensemble and Choir, presents the first of what will be an annual event and gift to the community - a free "The Winds of Christmas" concert.

January 2007 - MVSW Director, Dr. Schlacks begins the Muskingum Valley Youth Symphonic Winds with the expectation that the group will not only provide an ecvellent experience for youth artists, but as their skills mature, they will potentially become members of MVSW.