WELCOME!

The Virtual Winds Project was created by Joseph Resendes with the collaboration of five music educators from neighbouring communities. High School students were invited to participate in a virtual experience with the McMaster University Concert Band during the late Fall of 2020.

The results of the pandemic has greatly affected schools and their instrumental/music programs across the country. Given the many challenges our educators were facing in delivering music courses, the concept of a larger scale virtual performance seemed like the perfect opportunity to engage our students, while providing them with a sense of purpose and responsibility in preparing and recording their individual parts.

Through the hard work and dedication of our educators and students, we were successful in collecting a total of 200 audio and video recordings. My sincerest thanks to all the teachers for their support, and continued efforts in preparing these exceptionally talented young musicians.

Our immense gratitude also goes to composer Peter Meechan for his support, and for allowing us to record and release this wonderful composition. We encourage you to visit his website for more information about this compositions (http://meechanmusic.com/)

We are excited to release this wonderful composition, and hope you will join us!

Finally, my thanks to all the student participants for sharing your music with us, and the world!

Stay Healthy, stay safe, and stay musical!

Thank you,

Joseph Resendes

School of the Arts

McMaster University

resende@mcmaster.ca

YouTube Premiere Date: Monday, March 1, 2021

TIme: 7:30 pm (EST)