Happy New Year! It seems that I have three “New Years” every calendar year. There’s the traditional New Year on January 1, the summer New Year around May 1, and the school New Year around September 1. I’m writing tonight to catch up on some news since the latest New Year. Plaque Dedication If you’re in the area …
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 …
May 13 2014
WSW – Carmina Burana!
- By Curt Ebersole in Slider
I’m continuing to enjoy my “retirement,” in the manner exactly as I planned. I’m thoroughly enjoying my work at The Masters School, but I am especially excited by my next program I will conduct with the Westchester Symphonic Winds. I think it’s rare for any of us in the business of wind ensemble performance to …
Feb 08 2014
WSW concert is GO tomorrow!
- By Curt Ebersole in Slider
After much ado with snow, cancellations, and postponements, we are thrilled to be moving forward with our planned concert with the Westchester Symphonic Winds tomorrow, Sunday, February 9 at 3:00 pm. Sub-titled, “Ideas, Images and Textures” this concert will feature Arutiunian’s Trumpet Concerto, performed by SSgt. Christopher Venditti , guest conductor Amy Wilcox leading the ensemble …
Nov 08 2013
PaveLife Promo Video
- By Curt Ebersole in Slider
Although not a TV commercial for Westchester Symphonic Winds, this is probably the closest we’ll come to it. This interview was filmed in early October (when I was incredibly sick with the flu). The live background music and recordings are our own. I hate the last cheesy line I had to say (“We’re WSW and …
Nov 03 2013
WSW Fall Concert November 10!
Updates for November Fall is here and the holidays are on the way. It’s been busy and I have lots to share. Fall Quarter at The Masters School WSW Concert November 10 at Tarrytown Music Hall Dream realized: Conducting at the Caramoor Festival! The Masters School One quarter of The Master School term has already …

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