Arizona Winds Concert Band

Arizona Winds Concert Band The Arizona Winds celebrated a significant 50-year milestone during the 2024-2025 concert season.

In 2022, the band was selected to perform at the ACB National Convention in Santa Fe, NM. We are a 501C(3) non-profit organization performing Oct - June. The Arizona Winds, a popular West Valley-based community concert band, celebrated a significant milestone during the 2024-2025 concert season. October 2024 marked 50 years of music-making throughout Arizona. During its Golden Anniversary season,

the band reprised favorite selections performed over the decades, provided pre-concert lobby chamber music to welcome the audience, and offered a host of other 50th Anniversary musical treats. In 2022, the Arizona Winds was selected to perform at the Association of Concert Bands National Convention in Santa Fe, NM, achieving the highest level of national recognition. The band was one of only five ensembles chosen through a rigorous selection process over dozens of entries from throughout the country. The Arizona Winds is a 501C(3) non-profit organization which presents a series of six free concerts each season and depends entirely upon the generous tax-deductible contributions of its patrons to sustain the level of quality performances thousands have enjoyed. Music Director - Richard Shelton
Rich Shelton retired from the United States Air Force in 1995 after 25 ½ years of service as an Air Force Band Squadron Commander and Conductor. He retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and, at the time, was the senior ranking officer in the Air Force Band Program. Colonel Shelton is one of the most highly decorated band commanders in the history of the Air Force Band Program. Following his retirement, after nine years as executive director of the West Valley Symphony, Colonel Shelton moved on to his third career in real estate with RE/MAX Desert Showcase and owns a promotional products business called Mark-it Solutions, LLC. We hope you will enjoy the Arizona Winds as they perform concerts from October through June.

Enjoy these photos from our concert last Sunday and a few from our band member pizza party celebrating a successful seas...
06/06/2026

Enjoy these photos from our concert last Sunday and a few from our band member pizza party celebrating a successful season of music and friendships!

🇺🇸 Thank You! 🎶A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our final concert of the season yesterday! What a wonderfu...
06/01/2026

🇺🇸 Thank You! 🎶

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our final concert of the season yesterday! What a wonderful afternoon of music and community.

One of the highlights of the day was seeing so many audience members waving their American flags during The Stars and Stripes Forever - it was a truly memorable sight and an incredible way to celebrate together! Your enthusiasm and support made the performance even more special.

Thank you for being part of another fantastic season with us! We hope you have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer, and we look forward to seeing you again at our first concert of the 2026–2027 season this October!

🇺🇸🎶 Today’s the Day! 🎶🇺🇸Join the Arizona Winds Concert Band this afternoon at 4pm for our final concert of the season - ...
05/31/2026

🇺🇸🎶 Today’s the Day! 🎶🇺🇸

Join the Arizona Winds Concert Band this afternoon at 4pm for our final concert of the season - and what a way to end the year! From patriotic favorites to exciting concert band classics, this performance is packed with music, energy, and community spirit.

You won’t want to miss this memorable season finale as we celebrate another wonderful year of music together!

📅 Today, May 31
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 The Vista Center for the Arts
🎟️ Free Admission

🎶 Just ONE more day until our final concert of the season! 🎶Join us tomorrow, Sunday, May 31, at 4:00 PM at the The Vist...
05/30/2026

🎶 Just ONE more day until our final concert of the season! 🎶

Join us tomorrow, Sunday, May 31, at 4:00 PM at the The Vista Center for the Arts for an afternoon of inspiring music, patriotic favorites, and a celebration of another wonderful season together.

Bring your family and friends, wear your red, white, and blue if you’d like, and help us close out the season in style. Admission is free, and we can’t wait to share this special performance with you! 🎶🇺🇸🎺

🎶🇺🇸 Just 3 Days Away! 🇺🇸🎶The excitement is building as we get closer to our upcoming concert, and trust us, you won’t wa...
05/28/2026

🎶🇺🇸 Just 3 Days Away! 🇺🇸🎶

The excitement is building as we get closer to our upcoming concert, and trust us, you won’t want to miss this one!

From stirring patriotic favorites to thrilling concert band selections, we’re putting the finishing touches on an unforgettable evening of music, energy, and celebration. ✨🎺🥁

Grab your friends and family, wear your favorite red, white, and blue, and come celebrate with us as we count down to concert night! ❤️🤍💙

📅 Only THREE days left — who’s ready?! 🎶

📍 The Vista Center for the Arts
🗓 Sunday, May 31
⏰ 4pm
🎟 FREE Admission!

🎶🇺🇸 Only 5 Days to Go! 🇺🇸🎶The countdown is ON for our next performance on Sunday, May 31 at 4pm at The Vista Center for ...
05/26/2026

🎶🇺🇸 Only 5 Days to Go! 🇺🇸🎶

The countdown is ON for our next performance on Sunday, May 31 at 4pm at The Vista Center for the Arts and we can’t wait to share an incredible evening of music with you!

Get ready for powerful patriotic favorites, exciting concert band classics, and plenty of musical moments that will have you smiling, tapping your feet, and feeling the energy all night long. 🎺🥁✨

Bring your friends, wear your red, white, and blue if you’d like, and come celebrate an unforgettable night of music with us! ❤️🤍💙

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice and...
05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice and courage will never be forgotten.

This Memorial Day, the Arizona Winds Concert Band proudly pays tribute through music, remembrance, and gratitude for those who gave all for our freedom. 🇺🇸

🇺🇸🎶 Only ONE WEEK to go until the Arizona Winds takes the stage! 🎶🇺🇸Join us on Sunday, May 31 at 4:00 PM for an exciting...
05/24/2026

🇺🇸🎶 Only ONE WEEK to go until the Arizona Winds takes the stage! 🎶🇺🇸

Join us on Sunday, May 31 at 4:00 PM for an exciting afternoon of unforgettable wind band music featuring favorites like Lincoln Portrait, Rocky Point Holiday, and the always thrilling Stars & Stripes Forever - plus many more musical tributes celebrating Americana, adventure, and timeless concert band classics!

Whether you love powerful patriotic music, cinematic storytelling, or energetic marches, this concert has something for everyone. Bring your friends and family - and if you’d like, wear your red, white, and blue to join in the fun! ❤️🤍💙

📍 The Vista Center for the Arts
⏰ 4:00 PM
🎟️ Free Admission

🇺🇸🎶 Just 2 weeks to go until our season finale concert - American Tapestry: Portraits of a Nation! 🎶🇺🇸Join the Arizona W...
05/17/2026

🇺🇸🎶 Just 2 weeks to go until our season finale concert - American Tapestry: Portraits of a Nation! 🎶🇺🇸

Join the Arizona Winds for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating America’s musical spirit through powerful, patriotic, and iconic works for band, including:

✨ Liberty Fanfare
✨ The Cowboys
✨ A Copland Portrait
✨ Victory at Sea
✨ American Civil War Fantasy
✨ America the Brave

…and more!

📅 Sunday, May 31
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Vista Center for the Arts
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

This is our final concert of the season, and we’re preparing something truly special to honor America’s 250th anniversary. Bring your friends, family, and patriotic spirit - we can’t wait to share this music with you! 🇺🇸🎺🥁

🎺✨ Brass section hard at work! ✨🎺The trumpets and trombones have been busy in rehearsal preparing something extra specia...
05/14/2026

🎺✨ Brass section hard at work! ✨🎺

The trumpets and trombones have been busy in rehearsal preparing something extra special to close out our concert on Sunday, May 31… and trust us, you won’t want to miss it! 👀🇺🇸

We’re putting the finishing touches on an exciting finale that’s guaranteed to bring energy, excitement, and a whole lot of fun to the afternoon. Come experience it live with us!

📍 Sunday, May 31
🕓 4:00 PM, The Vista Center for the Arts
🎶 “American Tapestry: Portraits of a Nation”

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