A Community Band for the Community
Mission Statement
"The Silver Lake Symphonic Winds is dedicated to providing excellent musicianship opportunities for its members; cultivating great music from a variety of genres; and developing the appreciation of band repertoire for the education and growth of our community through public performances."
History
Silver Lake Symphonic Winds is a community band founded in the summer of 2012. The group serves Columbia Heights and surrounding areas. Our members travel from all over the metro area to Columbia Heights High School for our weekly rehearsals. We play a variety of music and are open to anyone who wants to join. The majority of our members began with SLSW after not playing their instruments for 5 to 10 years. Our doors are open to musicians who desire to reawaken their joy and commitment to music making.
Philanthropy
In addition to providing playing opportunities and performances for the community, SLSW is committed to supporting music opportunities for young people. SLSW sponsors annual scholarships for students at Columbia Heights High School who plan to continue their musical growth and helps to fund educational opportunities for students still in Columbia Heights Schools.