02/19/2026
Here's part of our press release for the upcoming Winds Across Time concert on February 22 in Suntree.
'Winds Across Time’ Blow into Suntree
Central Florida Winds program features treasured bassoonist
(SUNTREE, FL) 2026 – For the Central Florida Winds, music is a centuries-long continuum, rich with performance possibilities. They’ll reach back over a century and a half when they present, Winds Across Time on Sunday, February 22 at 3:00 PM, at Suntree United Methodist Church, 7400 N. Wickham Road in north Melbourne. The concert program will feature compositions for wind band spanning 161 years, from 1844’s Hector Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture to Nathan Tanouye’s jazzy, “Kokopelli’s Dance” composed in 2005. Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Waltz No. 2” from 1938 features saxophones and trombones and is famous for its blend of light charm, while Eric Whitacre’s “Sleep” is dreamy and mystical. A highlight of Winds Across Time just may be Julius Fučík’s “The Grumbly Old Bear,” a comical 1910 “polka comique” showcasing the resonant and agile tones of the bassoon. It will be performed by CFW’s treasured 92-year-old bassoonist, David Borst. More musical surprises await during the afternoon program. Attendees to Winds Across Time are encouraged to arrive early for best seating. The 50+ members of the Central Florida Winds orchestra are a mix of professional woodwind, brass and percussion players, retired professional musicians, talented music teachers, and gifted high-school and college students. While all concerts by the Central Florida Winds are free, a donation of $10 is suggested. Call (321) 405-2359 or visit CFWinds.org for a complete concert schedule of the Central Florida Winds and their chamber ensemble.
— 92-year-old bassoonist, David Borst will be featured during the diverse Central Florida Winds program, ‘Winds Across Time’ on February 22 in Suntree. photo by Rebecca Barnett
