Join Us for Our
52nd Anniversary Concert Season
A WORD FROM OUR MAESTRO
“In November 2025, the City of Surprise and Dysart Unified School District agreed to a partnership that puts the City of Surprise, as a presenter, in first position for booking entertainment at the Vista Center. This change may significantly impact the Arizona Winds’ ability to secure our requested dates for our five concerts (October, December, February, April and May).
We hope to have our concert dates approved by August, and as soon as we have them, we will let you all know and post them on our website. We have an exciting season of music and celebration ahead and can’t wait to share it with you!”
Rich Shelton, Music Director and Conductor
About the Band
Our musicians, comprised of adults from across the Valley of the Sun and representing numerous professions from music educators to engineers, homemakers to accountants, continue to share their love of music and enrich the lives of audiences throughout the state of Arizona. The Arizona Winds is a 501 C(3) non-profit organization which presents a series of five free concerts each season and depends entirely upon the generous tax-deductible contributions of its patrons to sustain the superior level of performance thousands enjoy each year.
Our Performances
“We so enjoy Arizona Winds concerts. Each concert is so well done. We have been attending concerts for the last three years. Thank you to all the musicians, you are all amazing and produce a beautiful sound. We are looking forward to October 2024.”
Bob & Diane Burns
“I have enjoyed the Arizona Winds Concert Band for a few years and have introduced many friends to the wonderful concerts these talented people provide for us! Talk about being professional & entertaining; they do it all! The director is a delight with humorous comments and interesting information on the composers and the history of the music.”
Julie K.
"The Arizona Winds Concert Band is one of the best deals out there for family entertainment. Free admission to every concert, and always a GREAT night out!"
Matt N.