Birmingham Symphonic Winds

Birmingham Symphonic Winds was established in 1992 with the aim of meeting the demands of players wanting to perform with a high-quality wind ensemble. The 45-strong orchestra has achieved an unparalleled track record both nationally and internationally with more accolades for musical enterprise and excellence than any other wind orchestra in the UK. 
In summer 2022, BSW were selected as a winner of Classic FM’s Big Platinum Performance, a national competition to find the UK’s finest ensembles in association with Making Music. The prize was a professional recording of two pieces which were included on a special Classic FM compilation recording presented as a gift to Her Majesty The Queen in her Platinum Jubilee year. The orchestra celebrated its 30th anniversary in November 2022 at the CBSO Centre, Birmingham with the world premiere of a commissioned piece by their Patron, Martin Ellerby.