Welcome to WASBE
ABOUT US
World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) is the only international organization of wind band conductors, composers, performers, publishers, teachers, instrument makers and friends of wind music. It is the only organization completely dedicated to enhancing the quality of the wind band throughout the world and exposing its members to new worlds of repertoire, musical culture, people and places. WASBE is a non-profit international association open to all individuals, institutions and industries interested in symphonic wind bands and wind ensembles.

OUR PURPOSE
When we become a part of the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles family, our world becomes smaller, we have more direct access to wind band people, traditions, styles, literature, and performance practices previously beyond our reach.
International focus – our members come from across the globe
Musical education – we encourage learning and growth
People & Music not profits – WASBE is a non-profit association
OUR VALUES
COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (February 22, 2021)
ALAN HOVHANESS (1911 - 2000)
SYMPHONY No. 17; Op. 203 “for Metal Orchestra”
https://wasbe.org/symphony-no-17-o…ss-usa-1911-2000
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (February 15, 2021)
STEVEN STUCKY (1949 - 2016)
VOYAGES
For Solo Cello and Orchestral Winds
https://wasbe.org/voyages-for-solo…ky-usa-1949-2016
#wasbe #compositionoftheweek #repertoire #windmusic #bandmusic #symphonicband #windensemble #CoW
WASBE members enjoy the quartely published WASBE World Magazine. The current issue includes articles by Douglas Bostock, Alberto Roque, Emily Moss, Francis Pieters and many many more. Login and download your copy!
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www.wasbe.org
La Bacchetta d'Oro" International Band Competition
The Unione Musicale Ciociara announces an Original Composition Award for Band aimed at providing the Obligatory Pieces to be performed in the context of the XXII "La Bacchetta d'Oro" International Band Competition , 7 and 8 May 2022.
More information on https://wasbe.org/la-bacchetta-doro-international-band-competition
WASBE Worldwide Winds Video No. 9, February 2021 (Björn Bus, Netherlands)
○ Interview with Dutch composer Johan de Meij about the influence of COVID-19 on his work.
○ Interview and presentation about Symphony Nr. 5 “Return to Middle Earth”
○ YOUTUBE LINK HERE https://youtu.be/WoYIEL5kErI
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Become a Member Today
Members receive a host of benefits by joining the WASBE community, including:
Exclusive Access to the Member Directory
Electronic Magazine and Journal Editions
You Make it Possible!
WASBE is a non-profit organization. Our events and service are only possible with the support of donations and volunteers