Community Involvement and Educational Outreach
We believe that appreciation for the arts begins with accessibility for all. We perform a concert series of five to six concerts each year. These concerts are open to the public with free admission! These concerts often program thrilling music that highlights the wind ensemble sound and is a blend of classics to new pieces paving the way in wind band literature.
We aim to promote active involvement in cultural education to our community. As advocates of the Hampton Roads performing arts community, we feel that nurturing creativity with our volunteer members - performers and staff volunteers alike - the community gains a creative and engaged group of professionals.
We aim to promote active involvement in cultural education to our community. As advocates of the Hampton Roads performing arts community, we feel that nurturing creativity with our volunteer members - performers and staff volunteers alike - the community gains a creative and engaged group of professionals.
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Scholarship Program
Student involvement is a key aspect of our community outreach and mission. As one of the foremost arts organizations in the Tidewater area, the Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble recognizes its responsibility to shape the future of young people. The band is proud of their community partnership with the public schools by providing scholarships to graduating high school seniors to help further their musical interests. Since 1999 the scholarship has been awarded to students who perform and rehearse with the ensemble. Recent scholarship recipients: 2025 - Tommy Crossley (Percussion) 2025 - Christian Wennin (Flute) 2024 - Cade Franklin (Percussion) 2023 - Madison Dryden (Horn & Trumpet) 2018 - Andrew Parker (Horn) 2017 - Tyler Smith 2012 - Rachael Stadler (Horn) 2011 - Erin Crow 2011 - Elizabeth Lamarsh 2011 - Sally Taylor 2011 - Patrick Watson 2010 - Carrie Sheeler (Flute) 2009 - Cutter Snyder |
Percussionist Cade Franklin
2024 CBWE Scholarship Award Recipient Virginia Community Music Festival, April 27, 2024 Photo by Lyle Eesley |
Williamsburg Youth Orchestra Partnership
In addition to our large ensemble work, the Chesapeake Bay Winds has a thriving partnership with the Williamsburg Youth Orchestra! We assist in performing with their Wind Ensembles annually in May and love getting to work with the future of the wind band world.
In addition to our large ensemble work, the Chesapeake Bay Winds has a thriving partnership with the Williamsburg Youth Orchestra! We assist in performing with their Wind Ensembles annually in May and love getting to work with the future of the wind band world.
Ensemble members performing at the annual side-by-side with WYO Music Director Jordan Stehle, including Abby who performs CBWE as well!