WSW concert – January 29 at 3 pm My wonderful Westchester Symphonic Winds will perform their second concert of the season this coming Sunday, January 29, at 3:00 pm in our beautiful home, the Tarrytown Music Hall. The program is entitled “Determination & Grit,” and includes some inspiring music for winds and percussion. Included on …
WSW performance at Carnegie Hall on June 13!
Q: “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?”A: “Practice, practice, practice!” In my case, I guess that’s true — but it’s a lot more involved than that! I’ve been so fortunate over the past 4+ …
WSW returns Saturday at 8:00 pm!
My wonderful community wind ensemble, the Westchester Symphonic Winds, is performing again this Saturday evening at 8:00 pm at Tarrytown Music Hall. This wonderful program, “Polkas and Other Stories,” is filled with exciting and joyous …
WSW Concert Web Streaming on Sunday!
I’m thrilled to be leading the Westchester Symphonic Winds in our first concert since February 2020 this weekend on Sunday, November 14 at 3:00 pm. We have been rehearsing in half-ensemble sectionals since September and …
Emerging from the pandemic
I haven’t posted to my blog since January 2020 — before COVID-19 changed our lives — partly because of the pandemic and partly because of issues with WordPress. Fortunately, both issues are receding into our …
Farewell 2019, Welcome 2020!
End-of-year news I haven’t posted on my blog site since April 2018, and I’m way overdue. Having sent Christmas cards late (after the holiday) and with no newsletter this year, I thought it was about …
Double Milestones
WSW 30th Gala/my 10th year as conductor It’s hard to believe, but I’m completing my 10th season with the Westchester Symphonic Winds this season. And on May 12, the ensemble is celebrating its 30th year …
Framing Failure
I hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday. I have much to be thankful for: my family, friends, and the privilege of working with some of the nation’s finest musicians, near and far. My TEDx Talk …
Nov 23 2016
Happy Thanksgiving 2016
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Although we were lured into thinking that the endless summer would last through the New Year, the wind shifted this week in a big way, and suddenly it really feels like Thanksgiving. Tim and I wish you all the best for the holiday, and we are both very grateful for friends, family, and loved ones, …
Apr 24 2016
Las Vegas, Tarrytown, and a challenge for Stamford
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I have lots of news, but fair warning — I also have a challenge. Today’s post is about my amazing experience with the Nevada All-Orchestra last week, and my wonderful Westchester Symphonic Winds. But most of all, I’m writing to ask (for the first time ever) for support. WSW/NCB Exchange Concert GoFundMe Challenge As you’ll …
Feb 21 2016
WSW Celebrates Percussion!
- By Curt Ebersole in Slider
I have lots of performance news! Next Sunday, February 28, I’ll be conducting the second concert of our 2015-2016, “Spirit & Fortitude,” at Tarrytown Music Hall at 3:00 pm. This concert will feature and celebrate percussion in several big ways: Black Rainbow, a work for six solo percussionists and symphonic band, exploring the elusive and mystical …
Oct 29 2015
The New York Times
- By Curt Ebersole in Slider
I’ve been holding off sending a post about my concerts this season, waiting for something out of the ordinary to happen. And it just did. This Sunday, The New York Times will publish an article about me and the Westchester Symphonic Winds, just in time to promote our first concert of the season on November 8 at …

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