Lake Agassiz Wind Symphony

Lake Agassiz Wind Symphony The Lake Agassiz Wind Symphony is the premier community wind ensemble in the Fargo, ND, and Moorhead, MN and surrounding areas.

The Lake Agassiz Wind Symphony is the premier community concert band in Fargo, ND; Moorhead, MN; and the surrounding area. Members hail from all academic and professional fields, performing challenging wind band literature at the highest level. Most of the members of LAWS played in their college band program and are seeking to keep playing after their collegiate careers. The band rehearses on Sund

ay nights from September until May, playing 3-4 concerts a year. The band also performs at various community events throughout the summer.

05/09/2026

Witness some of cinema's most iconic scores when your Lake Agassiz Wind Symphony takes the stage tonight, Saturday, May 9th at 7:30 PM at Horizon Middle School in Moorhead! 🎬🌟

We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on three incredible musicians and educators who bring artistry, passion, and experie...
05/05/2026

We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on three incredible musicians and educators who bring artistry, passion, and experience to our stage. Join us in celebrating these outstanding artists whose dedication to music and education enriches our entire community—we can’t wait for you to hear them!

Saturday, May 9, at 7:30 PM at Horizon Middle School, Moorhead!

🎶 Member of the week! 🎶Name: Amy Jo MattisonInstrument: ClarinetOccupation: ArchitectWho has been your biggest musical i...
05/03/2026

🎶 Member of the week! 🎶

Name: Amy Jo Mattison

Instrument: Clarinet

Occupation: Architect

Who has been your biggest musical inspiration?
My high school choir teacher always took the time to support and encourage me to be my best whether singing, playing piano, or playing clarinet.

What is your most memorable performance experience?
I was the guest clarinet soloist for the first ND Ambassadors European Tour.

What is a fun fact about you that people might not know?
I am training a mustang horse in my spare time.

04/28/2026

Catch our guest artists if you can… 🕵️‍♂️🚨

They’ve been spotted fleeing the scene of some dangerously good music, and they’ll resurface on Saturday, May 9th at 7:30 pm when Matthew Patnode (alto sax), Mark DeMull (vibraphone), and Doug Neill (string bass) join us for "Escapades" by John Williams.

Approach with applause. 🎷🔥👏

🎶 Member of the week! 🎶Name: Lee HofsommerInstrument: Bass Trombone and Tenor TromboneOccupation: Retired, previously a...
04/26/2026

🎶 Member of the week! 🎶

Name: Lee Hofsommer

Instrument: Bass Trombone and Tenor Trombone

Occupation: Retired, previously a Podiatrist

Years in the band: 34 years

What is a rehearsal moment that always makes you smile?
Listening to Tim and Tyler tackle a difficult euphonium passage and smiling when they get it!

What is your favorite part about being in LAWS?
The fellowship in music.

What is your most memorable performance experience?
Sitting in with Woody Herman’s band while in high school.

What is a fun fact about you that people might not know?
I enjoy touring on motorcycles and have restored an old BMW motorcycle.

04/25/2026

Do you recognize this tune?👀🎶

We are only two weeks out from our performance of Legends & Escapades: Adventures in Cinema! 🎬🍿

Come enjoy the movie magic of this piece and many more! ✨

⏰ Saturday, May 9th at 7:30 pm
📌 Horizon Middle School Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Admission is free and open to the public with free will donation at the door

🎶 Member of the week! 🎶Name: Erik Ault Instrument: PercussionOccupation: High School Band Director at Hawley High School...
04/19/2026

🎶 Member of the week! 🎶

Name: Erik Ault

Instrument: Percussion

Occupation: High School Band Director at Hawley High School

Who is your favorite wind band composer?
Frank Ticheli or John Mackey

What is your favorite part about being in LAWS?
Seeing all the band friends, and having an outlet to be a musician as an adult after college!

What is your most memorable performance experience?
The Concordia Band’s International Tour to Panamá in 2024

What is a rehearsal moment that always makes you smile?
When everyone in the group understands when a moment of music is important without it needing to be said with words.

What is a fun fact about you that people might not know?
I was a pole vaulter through my freshman year in college at Concordia!

🎶 Member of the week! 🎶Name: Jaymee Weatherly Instrument: ClarinetOccupation: 7-12th Grade Band and Choir Teacher Years ...
04/12/2026

🎶 Member of the week! 🎶

Name: Jaymee Weatherly

Instrument: Clarinet

Occupation: 7-12th Grade Band and Choir Teacher

Years in the band: 1.5 years

Who is your favorite wind band composer?
Gustav Holst

What is your most memorable performance experience?
The first time I played with LAWS, I almost cried because it had been a couple years since I graduated, and I didn't realize how much I missed being in a band!

Who has been your biggest musical inspiration?
My middle school and high school band teachers are my favorite teachers I've ever had, and they inspired me to want to teach music and keep playing my instrument after college.

What is a fun fact about you that people might not know?
I love to run!

We're grateful for this award!
04/09/2026

We're grateful for this award!

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Moorhead, MN
56561

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