Rouge River Winds Community Concert Band

Welcome!  The Rouge River Winds is a group of enthusiastic musicians who get together once a week to enjoy an evening making music with friends. Founded in the fall of 2010, the band has experienced rapid growth since its establishment. Under the direction of maestro Pratik Gandhi, the Rouge River Winds performs year-round at various community events, in addition to our five solo concerts per season.  Our membership consists of a widely diverse group of musicians ranging from high school students to professional adults, reflecting our commitment to life-long music making. We are a safe and positive space for every type of person!

RRW Family Christmas

RRW Family Christmas!

Rouge River Winds, with Music Director Pratik Gandhi, presents:
RRW Family Christmas
Sunday, December 17th, 3PM
St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church

Tickets available at the door
$20 Adults, $15 Students/Seniors/Arts Workers

Don’t forget to bring cash for our annual holiday bake sale and mini market!

In Motion

Rouge River Winds, with Music Director Pratik Gandhi, presents:
In Motion
Friday, November 10th @ 7:30 pm; Scarborough Citadel
Tickets available at the door
$20 Adults, $15 Students/Seniors/Arts Workers
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Program Highlights:
Free Running, by Robert Buckley
October. by Eric Whitacre
Mouvement Frenetique, by Jonathan Dagenais
A Mother of a Revolution, by – Omar Thomas
Danzon No. 2, by Arturo Marquez

Summer Serenade

Rouge River Winds, with Music Director Pratik Gandhi, presents:
Summer Serenade
Saturday, August 26th @ 3:00 pm; St Dunstan of Canterbury Church
Tickets available at the door
$20 Adults, $15 Students/Seniors/Arts Workers
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Program Highlights:
Selections from Wicked by Schwartz, arranged by Bocook
Howl’s Moving Castle by Hishaisi, arranged by Goto
English Folk Song Suite by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Grand Serenade for an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion by Peter Schickele

Solo Competition 2023-24

Applications are now open for the 2023-24 Solo Competition!

We are looking for a deserving soloist from our community to perform with our ensemble. There are no age or instrument restrictions for this competition. A concerto or other work arranged for solo instrument with wind band accompaniment is required. Piece or movement(s) must not exceed 20 minutes in length. 

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION DETAILS

Applications are due on Friday, June 16, 2023.

“Mosaic” concert recordings!

Thanks to all the friends and family who joined us last weekend for our concert.  Here are some select recordings from the show!

Mosaic

Rouge River Winds, with Music Director Pratik Gandhi, presents:
M O S A I C
Featuring solo competition winner Christopher Yeung

Saturday, April 15th @ 7:30 pm 
Scarborough Citadel (2021 Lawrence Ave. East)
Tickets available at the door
$20 Adults; $15 Students, Seniors and Arts Workers

Program:
A.B.A. Symphonic March (Kitty Hawk) – Cheetham, John
After Rain – Hughes, Jack
Brook Green Suite – Holst, Gustav
Piano Concerto in A minor, Mvt. 1 – Grieg, arr. Oliver
Symphony No. 3, Quebec Mosaic – Buckley, Robert

Bright Lights

Rouge River Winds presents
Bright Lights
Saturday, December 10, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Dunbarton High School, South Campus
Tickets $10 at the door

Program

Sparkling Lights (Conaway, Matt)
Lichtweg (Jolley, Jennifer)
Stella (Dagenais, Jonathan)
Let the Bells Ring! (Buckley, Robert)
The Holly and the Ivy (arr. Longfield)
Ding Dong Merrily on High (arr. Marlatt)
The Christmas Song (arr. Higgins)
Midnight on Main Street (Balmages, Brian)

City Trees

Rouge River Winds presents
City Trees
Saturday, October 22, 2022 | 7:39 PM
Scarborough Citadel, 2021 Lawrence Ave., E
Tickets at the door; $20 Adults, $15 Students/Seniors/Arts Workers

Program

Skyline (Hammell, Evan)
City Trees (Markowski, Michael)
Wilderness (Nishimura, Cait)
River Poem (Grant, Tyler S.)
Earthdance (Sweeney, Michael)
Wolf Song “Takaya Slulem” (Baker, arr. Buckley)
Bluebell (Nishimura, Yukiko)
Of Sailors and Whales (McBeth, W. Francis)

A Casual Cafeteria Concert

Rouge River Winds presents
A CASUAL CAFETERIA CONCERT
Thursday, June 16, 7:30 PM
Woburn Collegiate Institute cafeteria
Limited seats available!

* Click here to reserve your seat! *

Please note that:

  • TDSB’s permit policies require all permit users to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will be checking QR codes and IDs at the door for proof of vaccination (2 shots required).
  • We will email you a symptom check form to be completed on the day of the concert.
  • Masks must be worn inside the building.