The members of the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble perform with many professional orchestras and concert bands throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties, including the Venice Symphony Orchestra, the Sarasota Pops Orchestra, and the Anna Maria Island Chorus and Orchestra, where they are compensated for their services. However, because of their love for the Wind Band idiom, they are willing to offer their professional-level skills pro-bono.

 

The funds that we receive, either from concert performances or contributions, will be used to offset expenses incurred for performances, including venue insurance, printing of concert programs, and purchase of new and exciting music.

 

Additionally, the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble will continue to seek out and support student music organizations and other select charities.