Name: Diehn Concert Series: Newfound Chamber Winds
Start: 2025-09-26T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Old Dominion University F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music

Diehn Concert Series: Newfound Chamber Winds

Newfound Chamber Winds
Friday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Center
Hailed as “musical in every good way and clearly defined in performance,” Newfound Chamber Winds, formerly “Maryland Chamber Winds”, is a modular, professional wind ensemble that perform in flexible combinations of instrumentation ranging from small chamber pieces to works for the full ensemble. Founded in 2015, Newfound Chamber Winds aims to create a more communal, collaborative, and imaginative world through performances of the highest quality, revitalization of the chamber winds repertoire, accessible education programs, and community engagement—all while utilizing our ensemble's artistic excellence, diverse experiences, and passion for education.
In addition to preserving the standard repertoire, NFCW aims to support the growth and awareness of new music through engaging with composers. Since their founding, NFCW has premiered numerous new compositions, transcriptions, or arrangements for chamber winds. NFCW has been fortunate to commission composers Molly Joyce, Kris McCormick, Michael Mogensen, Cassie Wieland, and Theo Chandler as Composers-in-Residence during their annual Festival.
From 2015-2023, NFCW hosted the annual Maryland Wind Festival each June. Performing throughout Frederick and Washington counties, NFCW provided a wide array of performances as part of their annual series. Regular partnerships with the Washington County Public Schools, Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, and local businesses have allowed them to offer classes and concerts for young people and children throughout western Maryland.
During the summer of 2020, NFCW released their debut album titled ‘Preludes and Recitations’ on the Tonsehen Label featuring world premiere performances of Theo Chandler’s ‘Trailing Wings’ for Saxophone and Winds and ‘Preludes and Recitations’ for wind dectet.